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Bobbye Jean Masters Thompson

Aug. 18, 1932 – Jan. 26, 2022

Bobbye Jean Masters Thompson, 89, Crawfordsville passed away Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022 at home with her family by her side.

She was born Aug. 18, 1932 in Tuckerman, Ark. to Raymond Robert and Mary Elizabeth Bowman Masters.

She earned her Masters in Education from the University of Arkansas. She worked as a teacher, Realtor and Apartment developer. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She had been active in the Vanity Theater, Sugar Creek Players, Red Cross, Art League and Tri Kappa Sorority.

On Dec. 22, 1962 she married Dr. Claude Thompson. He preceded her in death July 17, 2012.

Survivors include her children, Elizabeth Ann (Blake) Herrin and James Monte (Suzanne) Thompson; her sister, Mary Tinsley; and her grandchildren, Will Herrin, Andrew Thompson, Sam Herrin, Davis Thompson, Jay Herrin and Kristen Thompson.

Funeral services are scheduled on Sunday at the First United Methodist Church with Pastor Brian Campbell officiating. Visitation is scheduled 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday. A family graveside service will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery on Monday.

Memorial contributions may be made to Sugar Creek Players or the Dr. Claude Thompson Free Clinic Fund at the Montgomery County Community Foundation. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.huntandson.com