Wanda Faye Thompson

Wanda Faye Thompson, 88, received her Heavenly reward on January 9, 2025. She passed away peacefully at her home in Arlington, Texas, surrounded by her beloved family. Wanda was born September 12, 1936, in Kaufman, Texas to David and Bessie Wimpee.

She married Guy Shaw Thompson on September 14, 1957. They would remain married for 51 years until his passing in 2009.

She graduated from Texas Wesleyan University with a Bachelor of Science in Education in 1963 and started her teaching career in the Arlington ISD. In 1968, she would move to Fort Worth ISD where she would stay until 1973.

She would go on to earn her certification in Special Education from Texas Christian University in 1973 and began teaching elementary school Special Education for Arlington ISD that fall. She would continue to follow this calling until her retirement in 1996. Most of these happy years were spent at Dunn Elementary, where she received Teacher of the Year honors in 1981. Throughout her special education career, she made a tremendous difference in the lives of countless children with her patience and her ability to challenge and nurture her students to achieve results beyond what many thought possible.

In retirement she volunteered weekly at Arbor Lawn Methodist Church in Fort Worth. She spent 6 years as a member of the Tarrant County Appraisal District Review Board.

Wanda was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 51 years Guy Shaw, and brothers Harold Wimpee of Kaufman, Texas and Gerald Wimpee of Arlington, Texas.

She leaves behind sons Guy Shaw Thompson II and his wife Allyson of Arlington, Texas, Taylor Thompson & his wife Jocelyn of Wichita, Kansas, grandchildren Tyler Thompson of Arlington, Texas, Trey Thompson and his wife Kati of Mansfield, Texas, Aaron Thompson of Wichita, Kansas, Cody Crist of Wichita, Kansas and two beautiful, beloved great grandchildren.

Charitable donations in honor of Wanda can be made to The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) https://umcmission.org/umcor/

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, from 6:00pm – 8:00pm at Moore Funeral Home, 1219 N. Davis Drive in Arlington. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 2:00pm at Trinity Methodist Church, 1200 W. Green Oaks Blvd in Arlington.

The staff at Moore Funeral Home encourages family and friends to express their fond memories, expressions of sympathy and additional condolences to the family of Wanda, by visiting www.moore-funeralhome.com.

In addition, if you or someone you know wish to send a floral condolence to the Thompson family in honor of the late Wanda Thompson, you may choose to do so by calling In Bloom Flowers and Gifts at (972)-256-6637.