Guinnell Richardson Thompson, 86, died Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro.

Born in Reidsville, she lived in Millen for most of her life. She was a retired plant clerk for Bellsouth, and she was a member of Millen Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh N. Thompson, and her son, Claude Benjamin Thompson.

She is survived by 1 daughter, Pansy T. Gay (Will); 1 daughter-in-law, Robin Thompson Czech of Statesboro; 4 grandchildren, Will Gay, III (Amanda), Emily Gay, Gracie Thompson, and Caleb Thompson; 1 sister, Jewel Hall of Dublin; 3 brothers, Jimmy Richardson (Joann) of Waynesboro, Eddie Richardson (Catherine) of Darien, and Jerry Richardson (Vickie) of Waynesboro; several nieces and nephews; and her special friend and companion, Edward Wilson.


The funeral service will be 2:00 pm Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Elam Baptist Church with Dr. Maurice Crowder officiating. Burial will follow in Elam Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 12:30 pm until the funeral hour at Elam Baptist Church.

Active Pallbearers are Johnny Hall, Shane Richardson, Jimmy Richardson, William Canady, Kenneth Canady, Jesse Hall, and Frankie Joyner.

Memorials may be made to Millen Baptist Church, P O Box 827, Millen, GA 30442.