Louise Thompson Carroll Obituary (1931 - 2020)

Born Aug 08, 1931, Louise Thompson Carroll attended William Byrd High School in Vinton, VA. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Louise Thompson Carroll.

Graduation Year	Class of 1949
Date of Birth	Aug 08, 1931
Date of Passing	Mar 22, 2020
About	Louise Thompson Carroll of Vinton, Va., went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ. She came to faith in 1971 and lived a life of service to others as a born-again Christian, wife, mother, grandmother (Mama Lou to her grandchildren), friend and children’s teacher. Louise is the daughter of James H. and Viola Thompson. She was born on August 8, 1931 and graduated from William Byrd High School in Vinton in 1949. Louise was preceded in death by her parents; her spouse of 56 years, Richard I. (Dick) Carroll; and her son-in-law, James Fountain. She is survived by her three children, Sherry L. (James) Fountain, Sarah C. (Eddie) Lumpkin, and John I. (Edie) Carroll; four grandchildren, Jamie (Catie) Lumpkin, Julie (Nathan) Sasse, John Richard (Caroline) Carroll, and Christen E. (Jonathan) Bales; 11 great-grandchildren, Caleb, Benjamin, Daniel, Bentley, Ayla Joy, and Isaac Lumpkin, Eloise, Claire, and Isaac Carroll, and Joshua and Samantha Sasse; her brother and sister-in-law, James H. and Linda Thompson Jr. She leaves a legacy of love and service to her family and friends. A closed casket viewing for family and friends will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at Oakey’s Vinton Chapel. A small graveside service will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at Mountain View Cemetery. She has fought the good fight; she has kept the faith. Now there is laid up for her the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to her on that day. 2 Timothy 4:7 In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Vinton Baptist Church.