Laurie Isley Thompson

Laurie Lee Isley Thompson of Snow Camp passed away Saturday December 13th at the age of 65.

Laurie joins her parents Wilson Isley and Greta Warren Isley, sister Linda Isley, step-mother Myrtle Isley, and many fur babies in the next 'Great Adventure'.

Surviving is her daughter Amber Thompson, son Raymond Thompson, sister Joyce Sexton, step-sister Elizabeth Murray, nieces, nephews, and a very special group of chosen family who she cherished greatly.

Laurie was an avid animal lover where she spent many years rescuing dogs, cats, rabbits, and squirrels and giving them safe places to live. Everything from nursing a dog with a lacerated foot to bottle feeding newborn kittens, she had spent many years helping the four-legged friends in the world.

She was a green thumb and would spend hours in her flower garden working on her many projects with joy. She especially loved her rose bushes. She loved being outside and always nursed a tomato plant every season.

She was also an avid reader and especially enjoyed James Patterson books. One of her favorite memories was seeing him in person a few years ago in Pinehurst. She also had a long life love of crocheting. She enjoyed making blankets and later in life making stuffed animals. In retirement she became a 'gamer' and enjoyed her games, especially hunting and FN.

The past couple years, Laurie was a proud member of the Battle of Alamance Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. She particularly enjoyed filling cards for veteran and active military members. Her last outing was being with the ladies during the Veterans Parade in Graham where she enjoyed riding and thanking veterans. She also supported local veteran organizations; especially the Snow Camp Legion.

In honor of her wishes, she decided to donate her body for research and education. Her hope was that science could continue to develop better treatments for unusual medical conditions and possibly lead to breakthroughs. She believed wholeheartedly that if her body could help even just a fraction, it would be worth it. While her body could be kept for up to two years, a formal funeral service will not be held as this is not something she wanted. A celebration of life service/memorial will be planned for the spring time.

Amber and Raymond wish to extend a special thank you to the members of Crochet and Complain Saxapahaw, American Legion Post 305 Snow Camp, Battle of Alamance Daughters, and numerous members of our communities for your help, encouragement, and love during this difficult time. We also want to thank Amanda at the UNC Body Donation Program and Heather at Endswell for helping the process of ensuring our moms wishes were honored and taking care of her journey.

She is going to be greatly missed by her family, friends, the feral colony she helped, her feline overlords Fuji, Simi, Sassy, Milky Way, Sapphire, Smokey and her canine commander Willow the Goldendoodle.