Martha Lou Thompson

Martha Lou Thompson, 84, of Laurel Point, passed away on Friday March 17, 2023 at Mon General Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

She was the daughter of the late Philip and Florence Harner. Martha was born on the family farm in Morgantown on January 2, 1939.

Martha was proceeded in death by her parents, husband Earl Thompson Jr., brother Philip (Sonny), and infant sister, Sandra Sue.

She is survived by her baby boy, Earl Dee Thompson and fiancé Christine, Four grandchildren, Maddie Renner (CJ), Mari-Kate Thompson (Jessie), Amber Gennoy (Jonathan), and Thomas Gennoy and four great-grandchildren, Maisie & Sawyer Renner and Adilynn & Ahnna Hoopengarner. One brother, Richard Harner and one sister, Jean Wilburn (Elwood).

Martha was a graduate of Morgantown High and worked at McVickers Pharmacy in Morgantown, worked a number of years at WVU as a secretary, and then worked at the Westover Post Office until retirement. She loved to crochet, sew, and bake for her family and friends. Martha also loved to garden and enjoyed canning her efforts.

Family and friends are invited to gather at Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home on Thursday, March 23, 2023 from 10am until the time of the funeral service at 12pm. Martha will be laid to rest at Pleasant Hill Cemetery following the service.