Clara Thompson, 95, of Odum, Ga. passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025 under the care of Hospice of South Georgia.  The Florida native had lived most of her life in Wayne County and was a member of Odum Methodist Church.  She was retired from Waynline and loved crafting, gardening including greenhouse plants and flowers.  Word search kept her mind and eyes strong in her later years. Her husband, Chester Thompson, Sr. preceded her in death along with her granddaughter, Daphne Gest; parents, Ollie Mae Tyre and Harry J. Burnette, Sr.; sister, Inez Moore and brothers, Bobby and Harry J. Jr. Burnette.

Survivors are her children, Patricia Blanton (Derrel Rogers) and Chester Thompson, Jr. (Shanda); grandchildren, Jasper Blanton (Kacie), Sierra Blanton, Richard Thompson (Nikki) and Chessica O'Banion (Michael); great grandchildren, Erica Blanton (Jared), Alexis Blanton-Page, Rem Harris, Huk Thornton, Hollis Blanton, Mariana Daniels (Snapper), Chrissie O'Banion, Arlyn and Chet Thompson, Clayton Gest (Haley) and Weston Gest (Brianna); great-great grandchildren, Briar Lynn, Braille, Bryce and Kennedy Gest, Colbi Rae Daniels and two are on the way; sister, Marilyn Maxwell; sister-in-law, Lawana Burnette; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 2 PM Monday, December 29, 2025 at Rinehart Chapel with Pastor Dean Slusser officiating. Interment will follow in the Odum City Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be her family.

Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of South Georgia, 1425 Sunset Blvd., Jesup, GA 31545.

Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home of Jesup is in charge of arrangements.