Lisa Desiree Thompson

On November 13, 2024, at 64, we, as a community, heavy-heartedly surrendered Ms. Lisa Desiree Thompson to God's heavenly realm. Our collective grief is a testament to Lisa's impact on all of us.

Lisa was born at Ocean View Hospital, Myrtle Beach,  on October 24, 1960, the daughter of Jack L. Thompson Sr. and the late Rachael A. Stith Thompson. 

Lisa attended Myrtle Beach High School. She was passionate about her family, friends, and animals. Lisa enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, sailing,  photography, and laughing. She began a professional career in the local service and fine dining industry. She became an accomplished and talented professional photographer. Lisa enjoyed several years with friends as a second mate on sailboats in Fort Myers, Florida, before a photographic trip throughout the Grand Canyon. Lisa returned to the beach and spent the past twenty-five years as a key member of the service staff at Thoroughbreds Restaurant where she was passionate about the Restaurant and her many years of devoted repeat patrons. 

Survived by: devoted life partner Paul Lopes, father Jack Thompson Sr and his life partner Jane Humphries; siblings Cary Thompson  Sr. and his life partner Katherine Borchers; Craig Thompson and his wife Tami; Jackie Thompson Jr and his wife Tammy; William (Will) Thompson and his husband Todd Adams; Amanda (Mandy) T. Coyner and her husband Mark.

Nieces and nephews: The late Cary Thompson II, son Skyler Foster. Ryan Thompson and his wife, Melanie. Rachel T. Moore and husband Scott.  Madison and Jackson Thompson. Mark, Christian, and Cassidy Coyner

Great nieces and nephews  Drake, Ayden, and Logan Moore. Lisa was devoted to all of them. 

Final resting place and Funeral Service  will be Monday, November 18, 2024, at 2:00 PM, at Southern Palms Memorial Gardens, 4512 Poinsett St., NMB.

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