Faye Giles Thompson passed away on January 11, 2021 in Oklahoma City, OK at age 93 as a result of complication of COVID-19. Faye was born in Milford, TX to Roger and Enda Giles and became part of a loving family of two brothers and three sisters. She was in the Midlothian High School Class of 1945 and after graduation she worked in banking in downtown Dallas. Faye later went into direct sales where she enjoyed a very successful career.
While in banking, Faye met R.V. Thompson in 1947. They were married in 1949 and remained together for 59 years until R.V’s passing in 2008.
Faye dedicated a great deal of time and energy to Smile Stitchers, an outreach ministry, creating countless finger puppets for the patients of Children’s Medical Center of Dallas. Another passion was her love of family and genealogy leading her to publish a family cookbook in 1983 and in 2016, published “The Giles Family, Our Ancestors & Descendants” recording the family geneaology from 1598 to 2015.
She has been a member of the First Baptist Church of Richardson, TX since 1949, and loved the history of the church working diligently to preserve it for future generations.
Faye is survived by her son, Richard V. “Dick” Thompson, Jr and wife, Shawn of Oklahoma City, OK. As well as her sister, Lila Wilson of Waxahachie, TX. And many nieces, nephews and friends that she loved dearly.
The family would like to thank her dedicated caregiver, Mary Sanchez, for unwavering support over the past three years. Additionally, the loving and caring nurses at Integris Baptist Medical Center 6 East. Such incredible skills and compassion that impact lives of patients and family members alike.
Additionally, our family’s gratitude to Dr. Rejoy Kurien and Dr. Sarosh Khan, hospitalist at Integris Baptist for their tireless dedication to Faye’s care and wellbeing.
Faye will be missed for her love and support. Due to the pandemic facing our state, there will be no formal visitation or funeral. A graveside service will be held at 2:00, Saturday, January 16th,2021 in the Garden of the Last Supper section of Restland Cemetery, 13005 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX.
Her final request is in lieu of flowers; please feel free to make donations to the First Baptist Church of Richardson, TX., The Campfire Creek Therapeutic Riding Center in Waxahachie, TX or the organization or charity of your choice.
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