Dolly Fay Thompson, 79, of Sylva, formerly of Franklin, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2013.

Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Jess R. Thompson and Ethel Buchanan Thompson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Jesse (Margaret), Bill (Alice) and George. Dolly was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist her entire life and retired from CR Industries. She enjoyed reading and walking and was an avid UNC Tarheel Fan.

She is survived by a sister, Elisabeth Thompson Buchanan and husband Howard of Sylva; three brothers, Harry R. Thompson and wife Bea of Charcoal, Texas, Harold Thompson and wife Norma of Winston Salem and Doug Thompson and wife Pat of Franklin; nieces, Jean Carr and Jennifer Kelly both of Sylva, Heather T. Wallace, Judy Bigonowski and Kim Burnette all of Franklin; and several more nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews. Also surviving are two special roommates Linda Lawrence and Lena Garren.

Funeral Service will be held at 12 Noon Monday, July 1, at Ridgecrest Baptist Church. Rev. Tommy Fouts and Rev. Guy Duvall will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Pallbearers will be Greg Wallace, Logan Wallace, Samuel Wallace, Wyatt Burnette, Jason Kelly and Chris Pressley. Honorary Pallbearers will be Nick Buchanan, Kenny Bigonowski and Larry Thompson.

Memorial donations can be made to the Ridgecrest Baptist Church Cemetery Fund.

Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Online condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com