Lillie Mae (Thompson) Bumpass

Mrs. Lillie Mae Thompson Bumpass , the daughter of the late Sam Thompson and Caroline Francis Brown Thompson, was born on September 30, 1929 in Caswell County. She was called home to be with the Lord on April 10, 2024 in the comfort of her home in Burlington, North Carolina.

Lillie received her formal education in the public school system in Graham, North Carolina. She had a true love for family and enjoyed her word search puzzle books. She also enjoyed singing, had a love for Christian/ 60’s music and cats. Some additional hobbies were making chow chow ,corn bread, and her specialty was baking a German chocolate cake.

Lillie was a member of Stony Creek AME Church. She was a farmer, homemaker and worked has a housekeeper for many years.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories, one son; Jackie Roberts(Gayle) of Cedar Grove, NC. One sister Agnes Madkins of Clover Garden, NC. One brother-in-law; Joe Foust Sr. of Burlington, NC. a host of nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren.  Two devoted care takers, Jessica Johnson and Etta Poole.

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