Linda Christenbury Thompson, 73, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, December 20, 2023.

She was born on January 4, 1950, in Iredell County, N.C., to the late Elbert and Margaret Stilwell Christenbury. Mrs. Thompson was a 1968 graduate of Mooresville High School. She met and started dating Ronnie Thompson when they were 15 years old and married him on February 8, 1970. They both own and operate Thompson Plumbing Company in Mooresville. Mrs. Thompson loved her family and spending time with them. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.

In addition to her husband Ronnie, she is survived by her children, Marci Gallman and husband Brent, and Russ Thompson; sisters, Carolyn Sims and husband Mike, Shirley Leazer and husband Tommy, and Faye Gullifer; grandchildren, Emily and Graham Gallman, and Andrew, Lucas, and Grayson Thompson; numerous nieces and nephews; and her beloved dogs, Abby, Skip and Shep.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 22, at Iredell Memorial Park with Rev. Dr. Hugh Cooper officiating. The family will have a reception following at 1 p.m. at the Thompsons’ home.

The family would like to extend their thanks to Jessica Sherrill for all her support, help, and love and the care provided by VIA Health Partners Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to VIA Health Partners Hospice, PO Box 470408, Charlotte, NC 28247.

Cavin-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory, Mooresville, is serving the Thompson family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.