Amy Lynn Thompson, 52, of Vero Beach, passed away on Aug. 24, 2015, at the VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach after a courageous two year battle with cancer.
She is survived by her parents, Jim and Lois Thompson of Vero Beach; brother David Thompson, (Linda) of Tallahassee; sister Laura Kennedy (David) of Thomasville, Ga.; niece Leslie Bigwood (Clifton) of Bluffton, S.C. and their daughter Annsley; aunt Mary Leslie (Scott) of Allen, Texas and their daughters Sarah and Abigail; several dear first cousins; many extremely close friends; and her beloved cat, Harley, who brought her so much joy for eight years. Thompson taught him to shake hands and do a “high five” and she delighted in having him show off these skills.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Mary and “Coach” Thompson of Vero Beach; maternal grandparents J. G. and Nellie Marbury of Albany, Ga., and her aunt, Louise Murphy of Vero Beach.
Thompson was a graduate of Vero Beach High School Class of 1981. She attended Indian River Community College. She began her employment at Buckingham Wheeler Insurance Agency as a teenager and in recent years became the President of the company. Her business associates and clients had an appreciation for her cheerful disposition and quick wit as well as her dedication to taking care of their business needs. She attended First Baptist Church of Vero Beach.
The family would like to express appreciation to Amy’s many close friends who have been amazingly supportive during her illness and to VNA Hospice for their skillful and compassionate care.
A celebration of her special life and the many ways she touched others will be held at First Baptist Church on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015 with Dr. Michael Carter officiating.
Visitation with the family will begin at 10 a.m. with the service to follow at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Indian River County, P.O. Box 644, Vero Beach, FL 32961 or VNA Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
Arrangements are under the direction of Strunk Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach.
A guest book is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com.
