Deborah Lynn Thompson

Deborah Lynn Thompson of Frankenmuth, age 71, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at Covenant HealthCare - Cooper in Saginaw. Debbie was born November 12, 1948 in Wyandotte, the daughter of the late Robert & Isabelle (Cadzow) Cameron and graduated from Cement City High School with the class of 1966. She later attended Eastern Michigan University where she studied early childhood education. She used this training as a preschool aide while living in Ypsilanti and she also worked in the kitchen for the Human Development Commission in Huron County. Although she held several jobs, Debbie's most cherished position was as a homemaker and mother. She was united in marriage to Joseph Allen Thompson on August 26, 1978 in Sandusky, and he preceded her in death in 1991. Debbie possessed a deep love for children and animals and was happiest when she could be with her family. She attended St. John Episcopal Church on Sand Point and was an avid Bingo player. Left to cherish her memory are two children, Joshua Allen Thompson of Fairgrove, Jennifer Thompson and her boyfriend, Paul Szpunar, of Fairgrove; one granddaughter, Caspian Thompson of Akron; two sisters and their spouses, Gloria & John Morris of Texas, Karen & Dan Mashike of Vassar; several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Debbie was preceded in death by a son, Joseph Allen Thompson, Jr. in 1979. Private family services will be held with burial to follow at Knollwood Memorial Park in Canton. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to Autism Speaks or to the Thompson Family Discretionary Fund, c/o Jennifer Thompson, 205 West Sherman Street, Caro, MI 48723.