Rosemary F, Thompson

January 3, 1936 - May 30, 2017

ROSEMARY F. THOMPSON, Age 81, Shawnee, KS, left to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 30, 2017. Rosemary was born January 03, 1936 in Kansas City, MO to Sam H. and Eva E. Rhodes. She married Merle D. Thompson on January 29, 1955. They enjoyed 54 years of marriage until his death May 20, 2009. Rosemary continued to enjoy many more years as a Winter Texan at Fun N Sun, San Benito, TX. Survivors include her children: Cynthia R. Thompson (Shawnee, KS), Stephen L. Thompson and Gina Thompson, (Octavia, NE) Cena and John Gribble (Olathe, KS). The light of her life were her granddaughters, Katie and Kylee Thompson, Harlee and Addison Gribble. Her extended grandchildren include Jonathan and Samantha Gribble, Eric and Jackie DeWispelare, Jared and Paula DeWispelare, Megan and Eric Cattau, Seth and Brittany DeWispelare; a brother Gerald Rhodes (Herndon, VA), Sister-in-laws; Genevieve Rhodes (Herndon, VA), Janet Rhodes (Lee Summit, MO) and Winona Rhodes (Olathe, KS) and brother-in-law, Charlie Schuman (Overland Park, KS) and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Merle; son, Michael; Sister, Evelyn Engler; Brothers: Roland Rhodes and Gene Rhodes. Visitation will be held Friday, June 2, 2017 at the Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park at 9:00 a.m. with funeral services at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at New Cambria Cemetery, New Cambria MO at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest contributions to: New Cambria Cemetery, C/O Bank of New Cambria, PO Box 10, New Cambria MO 63558 or Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Center of Kansas City, 12000 Wornall Road Kansas City, MO 64145. Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.johnsoncountychapel.com . Local services provided by Rhodes Funeral Home