First Baptist Church of Altamont Honors Dora L. Thompson’s Legacy

Dora L. Thompson, 94, of Mound Valley, passed away at 1:40 p.m., Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Oswego Health and Rehab. Born on January 7, 1932, in Parsons, Kansas, she was the daughter of James and Ida May (Schroder) Greenwood.

Dora and Albert J. “AB” Thompson were united in marriage on November 14, 1953, at the Otterbein United Brethren Church in rural Parsons. The couple farmed in rural Mound Valley for many years. She also worked at the Army Ammunition Plant in Parsons and served as a cook at the nursing home in Altamont.

Dora was a charter member of the Independent Baptist Church and later became an active member of the First Baptist Church of Altamont. She lived her life as a devoted follower of Jesus, seeking to lead her family to faith in Christ. Her love for the Lord was evident, and her primary goal was to see her family in heaven.

She is survived by 10 grandchildren, including Charity Frey, Caleb Phillips, Holly Miksch, Melody Kabrey, Trey Thompson, Tyler Thompson, Tucker Thompson, Arthur Thompson, Linsey Ackerman, and Jonathon Thompson.

Dora was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, AB Thompson, on March 14, 2014; one son, Albert “AJ” Thompson; one grandson; two great-grandchildren; four sisters, Frances Lind, Bernice Umbarger, Cleo Carson, and infant Mary Greenwood; and two brothers, Charles Greenwood and James Greenwood.

The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 23, 2026, at the First Baptist Church of Altamont. Burial will follow at Mound Valley Cemetery in Mound Valley. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at the First Baptist Church of Altamont.

Memorials are suggested to the First Baptist Church of Altamont. These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357.

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