Tuesday, March 3, 2026 11:24 am

Dorothy Mae Thompson, 89, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on February 25, 2026 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain, NC.

She was born April 8, 1936 in Cleveland County, NC, daughter of the late Charles Gordon and Lola Warren Oaks and was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 69 years, Fred Thompson. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Doug and William Thompson. Dorothy was raised as a member of Zoar Baptist Church and kept her baptist faith throughout her life. She worked as a seamstress in the textile industry, but most of all, she was a homemaker for her family. From an early age, Dorothy helped raise her younger brothers, and that care and compassion drove her to care for and raise her own children and many grandchildren and other loved ones. She was an independent person who didn't mind baiting her own hooks during the many fishing trips she took. Whether fishing from the bank of a pond or deep sea fishing, Dorothy was at home around the water. She was an avid NASCAR fan. She asked for nothing else on her 89th birthday than to see Kyle Busch race. She made the trip to Darlington Raceway and fulfilled her wish. Dorothy cared for others and enjoyed making sure they were fed. Her wonderful cooking has filled the stomachs of her loved ones and friends for many years. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother to three generations of grandchildren and friend whose memory will live on in the hearts of everyone who knew her.

SURVIVORS: Children: Dwayne Thompson, Forest City, NC, Norma Thompson,
Rock Hill, SC, and Deborah Wieland and husband Casey, York, SC
Brothers: Charles Gordon Oaks Jr., Hickory, NC and David Oaks and wife Blonnie, Shelby, NC
15 Grandchildren 30 Great Grandchildren 5 Great-Great Grandchildren

FUNERAL SERVICE: Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM in the Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel officiated by Faith Sturgess

VISITATION: Sunday, March 1, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 1:50 PM prior to the service in the parlor of Harris Funeral Home

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ARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA