A native of Northampton County, she was born to the late Charlie Mitchell Gay, Jr. and Janie Rose Gay.
Marian was preceded in death by her husband, George L. “G.L.” Thompson, Jr.; her daughter, Kathleen Thompson; and her sister-in-law, Vivian Browder.
Marian is survived by her daughter, Melinda Thompson Doty and her husband, James of Winterville, NC; her two grandsons, Elijah and Brian, her sister-in-law Bessie Mae Morris and her husband, Bernard of Littleton, NC; her brother and sister-in-law, Lynwood and Dorma Thompson of VA; her brother-in-law Don Browder of Weldon, NC and her many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. at Hawkins Chapel United Methodist Church in Roanoke Rapids, NC with Rev. Sid Collins and Rev. Bob Rose officiating.
Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 from 7:00 until 8:30 P.M. at Askew Funeral & Cremation Services in Roanoke Rapids, NC.
Online Condolences may be made to the family at www.askewfs.com
