Charlotte A. Thompson

Charlotte A. Thompson, 88, of Anadarko passed away peacefully in her home the morning of November 5, 2022. Charlotte was born April 25, 1934 in Anadarko, OK to Amy (Carter) Clayton. Charlotte was a graduate of Anadarko High School and continued her education at the United States Indian Industrial Training School in Lawrence, KS. Charlotte was a member of the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma.She wed the love of her life, Rupert H. Thompson, on December 28, 1959. To this union a son, Burke Charles Thompson, their pride and joy was born. Charlotte remained faithfully devoted to "Rupe" until his passing on March 25, 2009.Charlotte was a dedicated working mother. She retired from a career in Civil Service spanning over thirty years with the Indian Health Service as an administrative professional at the Lawton Hospital and Anadarko Clinic. Following her retirement, Charlotte and her mother Amy could be found traversing Caddo and Comanche counties with a back floorboard rattling with ornate bingo daubers, making all the pow wow stops, enjoying the best diners, and doting on their granddaughter Morgan Ann.In her later years, Charlotte enjoyed spending her days with Gunsmoke's, Matt Dillon and Lawrence Welk, and visiting on the phone with friends and family while her beloved pet birds kept watch. She will be missed greatly.Charlotte was preceded in death by her mother, Amy (Carter) Haskell; stepfather, Henry Haskell; brother, Charles Carter; and husband, Rupert Thompson.She is survived by her son Burke and his wife Angela of Anadarko, Granddaughter Morgan Thompson and husband Delano Barney of Anadarko, and Great Granddaughter Scout Grace Barney.Survivors also include numerous nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to her guardian angels Mervala Zumwalt and Wren Everheart. Your kindness and dedication will never be forgotten.Visitation will be held at Smith's Funeral Home in Anadarko, OK on November 7, 2:00pm to 8:00pm and November 8, 9:00am to 8:00pm. Graveside services will be held Wednesday November 9, 2022, at 1:00pm at Memory Lane Cemetery in Anadarko, OK. Services are under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Anadarko, OK.Lovingly serving as pallbearers: Charles Griffin, Charles McLemore, Delano Barney, Kyle Eastwood, Mike Johnson, and Stephen Quoetone. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.smithfuneralservices.com

Charlotte A. Thompson

April 25, 1934 - November 5, 2022

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