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It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lorretta Thompson on April 6, 2024. Lorretta was born in Castine, Maine on August 15, 1948, the beloved daughter of the late James and Margie Cutler. She was a source of strength, love, and wisdom to all who knew her, her remarkable giving spirit reflecting in her everyday actions.

Lorretta is lovingly remembered by her husband, Tom Thompson, her daughters; Stacey Henley, Kricket Franklin, …

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What were Lorretta's favorite foods?
Custard Pie!
Custard Pie!
Custard Pie!
What were Lorretta's favorite songs or musical artists?
She loved Oldies
She loved Oldies
She loved Oldies
What were Lorretta's favorite ways to spend free time?
She was an artist, she loved painting watercolors, beautiful paintings that will be …
She was an artist, she loved painting watercolors, beautiful paintings that will be passed on …
She was an artist, she loved painting watercolors, beautiful paintings that will be passed on for generations.
What were Lorretta's favorite books?
The two books Lorretta wrote and published are Letters from World War II (letters be…
The two books Lorretta wrote and published are Letters from World War II (letters between moth…
The two books Lorretta wrote and published are Letters from World War II (letters between mother and son-Lorretta's fat…

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Born

August 15th, 1948
Castine, ME
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Passed away

April 6th, 2024
Magnolia, TX

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Cause of death

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Method of disposition

Cremation

Magnolia Funeral Home
Funeral services provided by

Magnolia Funeral Home

Compassus Huntsville
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Compassus Huntsville

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Lorretta "Retta" Thompson