Shannon G. Thompson

Shannon G. Thompson, age 74 of Indianapolis passed away January 14, 2018. She was born September 16, 1943 in Beech Grove to Herman and Gertrude Sterling. She graduated from Southport High School and went on to earn three Bachelor’s Degrees from Ivy Tech. She retired from working as the Indianapolis City Controller’s Secretary. She had also worked at the State Board of Depositories and the MSD of Decatur Township School District. She was very devoted to her family and made everyone feel important. She loved her dogs, crafts and studying the bible.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, James L. Thompson. Survivors include her children, Terri (Bobby) Melton and Tammi (Ray) Harris, sister, Marlene (Fernando) Ospina, 4 grandchildren and their spouses, 3 great-grandchildren and her dogs, Magic and Dixie.

Friends may visit with Shannon’s family from 4-8 pm Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Flanner Buchanan – Decatur Township, 5463 Kentucky Avenue, Indianapolis. The funeral service will be at 10 am Friday at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to Heart to Heart Hospice in Shannon’s memory. Please share memories and condolences at www.flannerbuchanan.com.