Jennifer Anne Thompson

Jennifer Anne Thompson, 39, of Wirtz, VA, died Monday, July 4, 2011. She was born March 18, 1972 in Kenmore, N.Y. She was the beloved child of Gary L. Thompson (Deceased) and Carmen Anne Thompson of Smith Mountain Lake.

Wife of Eddy Howard of Wirtz, she was a devoted mother of Jordan Ann, Jack Garrett, Jude Orion, James Wyatt and Ella Jane; the loving sister of Jon Thompson (wife Robin Eagle Thompson); adored aunt of Gabrielle Alannys and Jon Cole.

The family will receive friends Friday, July 8, 2011 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Resurrection Catholic Church, Moneta. A Mass of resurrection will be held at Resurrection Catholic Church on Saturday, July 9, 2011 at 1:00 PM. with Father Salvador Añonuevo                           officiating. Interment will follow in Resurrection Catholic Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to, Lake Christian Ministries, 13157 S Old Moneta Rd, Moneta, VA 24121 or Multiple Sclerosis Society, Blue Ridge Chapter, One Morton Drive, Suite 106, Charlottesville, VA 22903.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford is assisting the family, 540-586-3443.