Betty Jean Thompson

December 16, 1922 - February 22, 2021

Betty Jean Thompson, 98, of Lafayette passed away Monday, February 22, 2021 at Franciscan Hospital. She was born December 16, 1922 to proud parents John and Fayville Marie (Clark) Dewitt. She spent her career working for Duncan Electric for 41 years before she retired. She loved to travel to Florida and Gatlinburg, TN and planting flowers. Betty Jean was married to James Robert “Bob” Thompson, October 1947 and he precedes her in death. Betty Jean is survived by her daughter, Linda Kay (late husband, Bob) Butler of Lafayette, nephew, Denny (wife, Betty) Fagan of Battleground, niece, Donna (husband, Larry) Clymer of Anderson and great-niece and caregiver Angela (husband, Jerry) Meek of Lafayette. She is also survived by two grandchildren, Deanna (husband, Keith) Coopman, and Gary (wife, Jan) Ogden; four great-grandchildren, 10 great-great-grandchildren, several great-nieces and nephews, several great-great-nieces and nephews and several great-great-great-nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother, five sisters and niece Beverly A. Sterrett. Visitation will be held Saturday, February 27, 2021 from 1-2pm at Hippensteel Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 2pm with Pastor Billy Holden officiating. Interment will follow at Rest Haven Cemetery. Current Covid-19 precautions will be observed along with social distancing and current government attendance guidelines. Masks are required. In lieu of usual remembrances, memorial contributions may be made to National MS Society-Indiana State Chapter, 3500 Depauw Blvd, Suite 1040, Indianapolis, IN 46268. Share memories and condolences online at www.hippensteelfuneralservice.com https://webcasts.lifetributes.com/1123010 http://videos.lifetributes.com/1123010