Elsie Thompson Read
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Elsie Thompson Read went to her eternal home on April 24, 2020. A private family graveside was held in Hollywood cemetery. Rev. Jonathan Crabtree officiated. Hartman-Jones Funeral Home of McComb was in charge of the arrangements. Elsie was born on Feb. 22, 1933 in McComb, MS. She graduated from McComb High School in 1951 then went on to attend Southwest Community College in Summit, MS. Elsie retired from Entex (Centerpoint Energy) after 32 years. She was a founding member of Asbury UMC in Petal, MS and enjoyed attending the JOY (just older youth) Group. Elsie was preceded in death by her daughter Lisa Marie, husband John, mother Kate Roberts Thompson, and father Lee Thompson, sisters Clara T. Jarvis, Edna T. Cook, Stella T. Stewart and Matilda T. Cumbee. Her life will lovingly be remembered by her nieces and nephews, a multitude of friends including two very dear friends JoAnn Boyd of McComb & Pam Powers of Richton. The family would like to thank the staff of Brookdale Sr. Living and Compassus for their love and care. In lieu of flowers, a memorial may be sent to Asbury UMC, Petal, MS or Blair Batson Children's Hospital, Jackson, MS.