Mrs. Esther Lynn Thompson, age 66, of Gaylesville, AL, died Thursday, October 11, 2012 at her residence.

Mrs. Thompson was born April 20, 1946 in Trion, GA, the daughter of the late Bertha Ingle Mitchell. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Thompson was a member of Faith Baptist Church. Other than her mother, she was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Mitchell.

Survivors include her husband, James Thompson; son, Michael Thompson, daughters, Cindy Rowlls, Paula Penson, and Beth Storey; brothers, Roy Mitchell and J. W. Mitchell; sisters, Evelyn Burleson and Betty Sue Sanford; 11 Grandchildren; and 3 Great Grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p. m EST on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at Mason Funeral Home with Rev. Sanford DeBerry and Rev. J. W. Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow at Union Hill Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Donovan Thompson, Dale Storey, Michael Thompson, Jordan Penson, Austin Penson, Terry Rowlls, Richard Penson, and Tim Bullington. Honorary pallbearers are Ricky Storey and Lance Rowlls.

Mrs. Thompson will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p. m. EST on Saturday, October 13, 2012.