Patricia Bryson Thompson, 74, of Franklin, went to her Heavenly home on Saturday, July 10, 2021.

Born in Macon County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Vernon and Lydia "Eddie" Clark Bryson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Turner Bryson and J.L. Bryson; and sister-in-law, Mariea Bryson. Pat was an active member of Sugarfork Baptist Church and was always willing to serve. She enjoyed spending time with her grandsons and her beloved granddog Rusty.

She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Doug Thompson; daughters, Kimberly Burnette (Brian) of Franklin and Heather Wallace (Gregg) of Franklin; grandchildren, Logan Wallace, Samuel Wallace, and Wyatt Burnette; sister, Melba Ward (Charlie) of Franklin; brother, Michael Bryson of Franklin; and several nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, July 15 in the Chapel of Macon Funeral Home. Rev. Steve Reeves and Rev. Gene Hawkins will officiate. Burial will be in the Sugarfork Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm Wednesday, July 14 at Macon Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Logan Wallace, Samuel Wallace, Wyatt Burnette, Josh Ward, Bill Allen, Jack Baird, and Mark McDowell.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Sugarfork Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 287 Sugarfork Road, Franklin, NC 28734.

Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Condolences can be made to the family at www.maconfuneralhome.com