Mary Henrietta “Rhetta” Thompson died peacefully surrounded by her family on January 13, 2019 in Brunswick, Georgia due to complications following an illness. She was 93.
Ms. Thompson was born on October 10, 1925 in Montrose, Georgia to her parents, Mary Edge and Young Hiram Thompson. She graduated from the Brenau College with a degree in Physical Education in 1946. Rhetta taught physical education and coached girls basketball teams at Glynn Academy High School and Middle Georgia College.
Ms. Thompson is survived by her son and daughter-in- law, Barry and Cristle Bray of Waverly; her grandson, Chris (Donna) Bray; grandson Brandon Bailey; five great-grandchildren, Sara, Andrew, Kendall, Griffin, Jensen; and many loving nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, and her brother Y.H. “Buddy” Thompson, Jr.
Ms. Thompson will be honored in a private ceremony in Dublin, Georgia.