Mildred Morton Thompson

Mildred Morton Thompson, age 93, of Clinton, went to her heavenly home on November 25, 2017. She was born January 04, 1924 in Higden, Arkansas to the late Nealy H. and Flossie Carr Morton. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Roy Dale Thompson; son, Tommy Dale Thompson; sister, Aileen Morton; brothers, W.H. "Bo" Morton and Paul Dean Morton; sister-in-law, Winnie Morton. Mildred is survived by her niece, Nancy Rana (Jeff Gardner); sister-in-law, Shelby Morton; nephews, John Morton (Pam) and Jamie Morton (Lynn); great nephews, Morton Epperson, Jordan Epperson (Kari), Ben Joyner (Terrie), and Bill Joyner (Amanda); great nieces, Nealy Wells (Adam), Allie Morton, Bo Morton, Sandra Ramirez; and other extended family and special friends. Mildred attended school in Higden until 10th grade. After graduating from Clinton High School, she completed her degree in business from Draughon Business College in Little Rock. During the war, she worked in the office at the munitions plant in Jacksonville. Following the war, she married the love of her life and they settled in Clinton. Through the years, she worked at the local bank, the county extension agency, and kept books for the family business. After retiring, she worked in the office for Walmart and then in sales at Roller McNutt Funeral Home. Mildred was active in many clubs and organizations often serving in leadership roles. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, and Naomi Circle. She belonged to the Clinton Business and Professional Women, a charter member of the Iris Garden Club, and the Idle Hour Bridge Club. Mildred's door was always open to others. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoyed reading, studying the Bible, gardening and playing cards. She and Roy Dale enjoyed attending Razorback games and relaxing at the lake. The family would like to thank Dr. Keith Coward and his staff, Arkansas Hospice, the staff of Ozark Nursing Home, and those who cared for her in her home. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 28, 2017 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Clinton and the celebration of her life will follow at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Clinton United Methodist Church. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Ark. For online guestbook,www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clinton.