Christina Lynn Thompson

Christina Lynn Thompson, age 51, of Ocala, Florida passed away on Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2023 in Gainesville, FL. She was born on March 4, 1972 in St. Charles, IL to Phyllis (Staffey) Claybrook and the late Irvin Durrow.

Christina was a Family Practice Physician. She worked for the VA for 18 years and did whatever it took to help her patients. Even if that meant making house calls. She was known for always going the extra mile. She was a member of the American Medical Association, Diplomat-American Academy of Family Physicians and involved with The Villages Honor Flight and awarded two US Congressional Medals-Bronze & Silver.

Christina was a University of Florida Gators fan, loved Winnie the Pooh, swimming, the beach and biking. She did several Century rides across Florida.

She is survived by her mother, Phyllis Claybrook; siblings, James Thompson, Joanne (Michael) Nackoul and Jeanne Hardister; nephew, Noah LaPlante and many other family along with Karen Gonzales and adopted family and tribe.

A viewing will be held on Friday, November 17 from 5-7pm at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 5740 S. Pine Ave., Ocala, FL 34480. A Service will follow at 7pm. She will be laid to rest on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 2pm at Fernhill Memorial Gardens, 1501 S. Kanner Hwy., Stuart, FL 34994.

The family are requesting no flowers. Please donate to a charity of choice or to Hospice of Marion County.

Arrangements entrusted to Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Ocala, FL. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ForestLawnOcala.com for the Thompson family.