Expired: Deborah Lee Butler Thompson, 65

PONTOTOC – Deborah Lee Butler Thompson, age 65, left this world and entered the next on May 25, 2020. She was born in Okolona, MS on January 6, 1955 to Annie Deason and DB Butler. Her doctor said many years ago that she would never die of anything but pure meanness. He was right. She was a fighter all the way to the end, surviving cancer and many other illnesses in her lifetime. She loved fiercely and was fiercely loved by many. She had a dry, witty, wonderful sense of humor, and her favorite saying, “I told you I was sick,” now rings true. She was the manager of McDonalds in Pontotoc, MS for 21 years before becoming disabled. She was Presbyterian during the week and Baptist on the weekends because, she said, they have better potlucks.

She is survived by her son, James “Jimbo” Roderick Thompson IV (Mandy) of Estill Springs, TN, and her daughter, Sara “Sissy” Cornwell Holcomb (Danny) of Pontotoc MS, and the father of her children, James Roderick “Roddy” Thompson, III; a granddaughter who she thought literally hung the moon, Norah Willow Cornwell; and a brother, Robbi Butler of Peppertown, MS; as well as many nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Ralph Douglas Butler, and sisters Wanda Mills, Barbara Witt, and Nancy Riley.

Due to circumstances, a memorial service will be held at a later date and notice will be given then. Holland Funeral Directors – Tupelo Chapel is honored to handle the arrangements. Condolences may be posted at hollandfuneraldirectors.com.