Teresa Flowers (Thompson)

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YORKTOWN - Teresa Thompson, 55, a resident of Yorktown, died Wednesday, May 9, 2007. Terri was a lifetime Peninsula resident. She graduated from Kecoughtan High School in 1970, and from Virginia Tech in 1974. She earned her Master's Degree from the College of William and Mary. She was employed by the Hampton City Public School System as a reading specialist at Merrimac Elementary School. Terri was loved by her many students. She was also a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church and was known as an 'avid shopper.' Survivors include her husband of 17 years, E. Carson Thompson; her mother, Margaret Louise Flowers; her sister, Lynda F. Crosby, both of Jacksonville, Fla.; nieces and nephews, Eric Leitch, Leann Crosby Harris, Ricky Stone, Ashley Stone and Tina Smith; three great-nephews and two great-nieces. She was preceded in death by her father, Leonard J. Flowers. A visitation was held on Thursday, May 10, at W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, May 11, at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, with the Rev. Dr. Derek Pringle officiating. She will be placed in the church one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. The family will greet friends at the church after the interment. Memorials may be sent to the Leukemia Society of America, Inc., Virginia Chapter, 2101 Executive Drive, Hampton, VA 23666. Arrangements by W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home.