Sister Marjorie Thompson

Sunrise: January 2, 1933, Sunset: October 3, 2022, Visitation will be from 11:00am to 7:00pm Thursday, October 13, 2022, at Jones-Washington Mortuary. Services are Set for 11:00am Friday, October 14, 2022, at Washington Chapel Baptist Church. in College Station.

Sister Marjorie "Fan" Toliver-Thompson was born on January 2, 1933, in College Station, Texas.  She was the fourth-born child to the union of Robert "Jack" Toliver and Viola (Ford) Toliver.  Both parents and all of her siblings preceded her in death.

Marjorie received her education at A&M Consolidated Black School and Lincoln High School. She was a cheerleader in high school and enjoyed giving speeches, being on the debate team, and reciting poetry. One of her favorite poets was Paul Laurence Dunbar.

On August 25 ^th , 1952, Marjorie united in matrimony to Eunice Lee Thompson.  They remained in Texas for a while but later relocated with three small children to San Francisco, California. Eunice was serving in the military at that time. While living in San Francisco the family expanded with four children being birthed into the union. The couple decided to resettle and raise their family in East Palo Alto California. The last child was born in East Palo Alto.

Marjorie was quite active in the community. She began working at El Camino Hospital in Mountain View, California where she excelled as a Nurse's Aide and was later promoted to Ward Clerk.   She also worked at Charles Drew Medical Center where she performed administrative duties in the medical records department. Sister Marjorie was a drum major for the Lord and seldom left home without wearing her hat. She led a life of service and love. Reading her bible regularly, one of her favorite scriptures was 1 Corinthians 13. She served patiently, and kindly, with an open heart and a listening ear. Her home was open to family, friends, and neighbors often setting an extra plate at dinner just in case guests came by. Her food was good, and she enjoyed the company. She became an active member of Mt Olive Baptist Church, East Palo Alto, Ca, serving on the Missionary Board and Board of Christian Education, Rev. J.W. Waiters, Pastor. She later joined True Light Missionary Baptist Church, East Palo Alto, Ca, serving in the choir, missionary board, and director of vacation bible school; under the leadership of Pastor John Cooksy.

After retiring, she and her husband returned to Texas in 1993, setting up residence in Navasota. Texas. Marjorie was led to reuniting with her childhood church home, Roans Chapel Baptist Church under the leadership of Samuel Hill, Pastor. Her service is over. Husband Eunice and three sons, Philip, Russell, and Paul preceded her in death.

She leaves behind many families and friends to cherish fond memories: Sons, Rickey Thompson, and Lonie Thompson, Daughters, Yolanda Holley, Vicki Thompson, and Rachelle Scott; 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 15 greats, great, grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.