Born April 16, 1923 in Frostburg, MD; she was the daughter of the late James F. and Blanche (McDonald) Jackson; and preceded in death by her husband, William J. Thompson; a sister, Alice and three brothers, Owen, Paul and James Jackson.
Surviving is a son, Robert J. Thompson (Rosanne); two daughters, Marla A. Thompson and Margaret T. Carignan (Kenneth); 4 grandchildren, Michael Thompson (Amie), Kelly Thompson, Ken Carignan III and Lydia Carignan; 2 great-grandchildren, Alex and Jack Thompson, along with many nieces and nephews.
Rita was a member of St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Parish since 1954. For most of her adult life Rita was an avid painter; only stopping when arthritis forced her to put away the brushes. She enjoyed bowling and did so with a group of friends for many years on a weekly basis. Rita was an entertainer extraordinaire who hosted numerous social gatherings at her home. She loved to travel and made her way to the Caribbean, Hawaii and Europe on several occasions.
Rita's home was open to everyone. She touched many lives. So much that over the years she sometimes found herself as something of a surrogate mother to friends of her daughters. She is finally at peace, reunited with her beloved husband Bill.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM Wednesday, August 24, 2022 in St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Church, 4000 Derry St., Harrisburg. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery. A viewing will be from 10:00 AM Wednesday at the church until the time of the service.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.neillharrisburg.com for the Thompson family.
