Elda Gail Thompson

Gail Calderwood Thompson, 86 of Farmville, VA passed away peacefully on 7/23/24. Gail was born and raised in Washington DC to Frank and Edna Calderwood. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Home Economics from Virginia Tech in 1960 and a Master’s of Science degree from the University of Tennessee in 1966. She worked as a Home Economist in Nelson, Campbell, Bedford and Cumberland counties for over 33 years. 

Gail was very outgoing and loved cooking, reading, travelling, camping and a variety of arts and crafts including painting, weaving, and pottery. She was a lifelong member of the Redbud Garden Club, the Seven Hills Camping Club and a member of the Piedmont Church of Christ.

Gail is survived by Major Thompson, her husband of 54 years, step children Jerry Thompson (Melinda), Wanda Thompson (Jody), nieces Teri Butler (Harris) and Karen Dodson (Lee), nephew Robbie Calderwood, and sister-in-law Diane Calderwood. 

The family extends their sincere gratitude and love to Gail’s caretakers and the members of the Piedmont Church of Christ who have supported the family during this difficult time

Visitation will start at 10:00AM at the Piedmont Church of Christ 1405 N. Main St. Farmville VA 23901 with services at 11:00AM, internment to follow at Trinity Memorial Gardens on Saturday, July 27, 2024.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Children’s Fund Piedmont Church of Christ.

Puckett Funeral Home is serving the family. www.puckettfh.com.