Loretta Marlene Thompson was born on October 24, 1951 in Pennsylvania and entered the gates of heaven on December 16, 2025 at 74 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents James and Aline Gallaher, her husband Roy Thompson, along with her brother and sisters. Loretta leaves behind a legacy of love, devotion, and cherished memories. She is survived by her children Robin Moore, Bruce Nelson, Kimberly and Eric Gates, Brent and Brooke Nelson, Genella Thompson, and Daniel Thompson, Grand children Michelle and Jeffrey, Micheal, Shawna and Tanner, Josh and Taylar, Erika and Marshall, Freedom, Kenneth, Abby Tj, Jeremiah, Mariah,Tyler, Jael, Hunter, Gracie, Bradley, Jaystin, Skylar, Shelby, Chelsea,Robin, great grandchildren, Taylar, David, Maddie, Elizabeth, Jeffrey, Kelsey, Charity, Devin, Chesley, Mason, Ashton, Ryan, Daniel, Wyatt, Lorali, Addison, Nevaeh, KC, Liliah, Bentley. Loretta was a wonderful person, she found Joy in making people smile and laugh, she cared so deeply for everyone including her animals. She loved to go shopping everywhere. QVC was one of her favorite places to shop online. She got joy in getting everyone else gifts.

Christmas time was one of her favorite holidays because she always said it brings everyone together. Loretta always loved being with her family, she enjoyed nothing more than having her whole family together. Those who knew her could always remember the way she would try to find the best in everyone and make you smile. Her smile would light up a room, her laughter would bring joy to the people she was around. She lived fully, laughed often and deeply loved those. The people she met she always left an impact on their lives.