Mary Jo Thompson

Mary Jo Thompson, age 87 of Pulaski, passed away on Sunday January
18, 2026 at her residence.
Mary Jo was born in Pulaski, TN on October 11, 1938 to Paul Edward
and Lilly Elmer Walls Journey. She was a salesclerk at National Store
who found joy in everyday life. Mary Jo loved the simple comforts of
home like cooking, cleaning, watching tv, or talking on the phone with
her friends. She is preceded in death by her parents Paul and Elmer
Journey; husband Eugene Wayne Thompson; brothers Cecil Wayne
Journey and Dale Journey; sister Betty Carr; Grandson Jason Wayne
Thorpe.
Graveside service will be held at 1pm on Thursday January 22, 2026, at
Wright’s Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Wright’s
Cemetery Fund.
Mary Jo is survived by her son Johnny Thompson of Pulaski; daughter
Beth Rose (Mike) of Frankewing; grandchild Trent Thorpe (Marianne);
great grandchildren Lillie and Lauren Thorpe; sister Elaine Kellam of
Pulaski; as well as numerous special nieces, nephews, other relatives
and friends.
Carr and Erwin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.