Jo Lynn Thompson

Jo Lynn Thompson, born in April of 1954 to Edwin and Betty Jo Thompson, passed on May 19th after an unexpected health complication. She is survived by her niece Heather K. Baston ( James “Rob” Anderson) and her grand-nieces, Samantha Baston Anderson and Sabrina Baston Anderson, and her friends, who were in spirit her family as well. Her wit, no nonsense approach to life, and determination will be missed.

Born a native Texan, she spent her later childhood in Minden, LA. She attended LSU and LATech for her Bachelor degree. After experience in the workforce at Zales, she went back to school in Houston for an additional degree. She went on to be very successful in supporting the companies she selected to work for including Celanese and Boeing.

Her time after college was spent living in several parts of Texas. She used this as her base to travel extensively through the US, with her latest favorite vacation spot being Jackson Hole in Wyoming or to Ohio to visit her grand-nieces. She didn’t limit her travels to stateside. Her world exploration included such varied countries as Mexico, Canada, Cuba, Italy, China, and Kenya, Germany, France, and more. She influenced her niece and great-nieces love of travel.

She shared her extensive knowledge and love of the theatre with her friends and her great-nieces, being a frequent patron in Dallas but also visiting theatres throughout the nation. She was a lifelong cat devotee with many Siamese cats dear to her over her lifetime. She was also known for contributing her time and resources to the local shelter.

A remembrance service will be held 3pm on Wednesday June 17th at Lucas Funeral Home in Grapevine, Texas. The service is open to all those that knew her. A private internment at a family plot and scattering of ashes will occur at a later date.