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mily Eugenia Replogle Thompson, age 76, of Irvington, KY, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on May 7, 1948, daughter of the late John Monroe Replogle, Jr. and Dorothy Lucille Orr. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her infant sister, Dorothy Dianne Replogle.
Emily was born in Tennessee but grew up and created a beautiful life in Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan. She moved to Kentucky to live with her daughter in 20087. She was a devoted mom of 3, Memaw of 16, Great-Memaw to many, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend to all. She dedicated her life to Jesus Christ and was a spirit-filled Christian who loved to share her Jesus with everyone. Emily was an artist, she loved the Native American cultures and was an avid music lover and antique enthusiast. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
She is survived by her 3 loving children, Rodney (Erica) Thompson of Bismarck, ND, Kristee (Howard) Ross of Irvington, KY, and Rodger (Tammy) Thompson of Clint, NC; sister, Ruby (Ken) Hanshew of Decatur, IL; brother, John Replogle III of Goshen, IN; 16 grandchildren, including Tiffani (Joseph) McCown and Catherine Emily Jean Ross of Irvington who helped provide care for her late in her life; nephew, Randy (Michelle) Hanshew of Mishawaka, IN; niece, Wendi Replogle of Goshen, IN; and many great-grandkids.
Visitation will be held at the Alexander Funeral Home on Saturday, January 18, 2025, from 12:00-2:00 P.M. EDT. Funeral services will begin at 2:00 P.M. with Bro. Carlie Ross officiating. Burial will follow in Custer Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of donations to the Alzheimer's Association (6100 Dutchmans Lane, Ste 401, Louisville, KY 40205-3284)
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