Elnora Thompson

Elnora Thompson, 84, of New Castle, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 24, 2013. She was born May 12, 1928 in Sumpter, Kentucky the second daughter of 11 children to the late Floyd and Flonnie (Coffey) Slagle.

She accepted Christ as her personal Savior at an early age and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She served faithfully until her health prevented her from attending. Elnora liked to garden and work on the farm. She loved flowers and had beautiful plants every year. Her porch was one of her favorite places to spend time with her family. She made our house a home and wove her strong values and sense of integrity into the fabric of our lives. She showed by example that through faith and hard work anything is possible. She set her standards high and lived up to them. We will miss her everyday but are grateful to have shared the life of this special woman. We are proud she was our mother and grandmother. She will live on in our hearts and souls forever.

Survivors include a daughter, Carolyn (husband, Haven) Hughes, of Panama City, FL; a son, Jim (wife, Rhonda) Thompson of New Castle; six grandchildren, Todd (wife, Katie) Walker of Lynn Haven, FL, Kim (husband, Doug) Ebert of Lynn Haven, FL, Travis Walker of Panama City, FL, Ty Thompson, Brandon (wife, Tiffany) Thompson, Brittanie Mineyard all of New Castle; eight great grandchildren; sisters, Gatha Baker of Kipton, OH, Mary (husband, Jim) Thorton of Monticello, KY, Kaye (husband, Joe) Lyons, of Spiceland, Sue Carter of Monticello, KY; a brother, Bro. Bobby (wife, Beverly) Slagle of New Castle; a special sister-in-law, Deloris Criswell of Monticello, KY.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Thompson, whom she married June 11, 1949; a son, Steve Thompson; several sisters and one brother.

Elnora’s family would like to thank the staff of Hickory Creek for their care of our mother and also to the staff of Henry County Hospital. Thank you for going above and beyond to comfort the family the past week. A special thanks to Dr. Neese.

Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 28, 2013 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle with Brother Bobby Slagle officiating. Burial will follow in South Mound Cemetery-West Lawn Addition. Friends may call from 3-7 p.m. Sunday, January 27, 2013 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to the Calvary Baptist Church, 2700 South Main St., New Castle, IN 47362 with envelopes available at the funeral home. You may express condolences or share a memory of Elnora at www.hinsey-brown.com .