Celebrating the life of
Carol Bragg Thomson
July 28, 1943 - January 15, 2010
Carol Bragg Thomson, 66, died Friday, January 15, 2010 at Tranquility, the Wellstar Community Hospice in Austell, GA after a short illness. The Savannah native was a 1961 graduate of Savannah High School and attended Armstrong Jr. College and Armstrong State College. After school, she worked as Executive Assistant for several large area businesses. She then went on, along with her husband, to own, manage and operate several restaurants for nearly 30 years. After leaving Savannah in 2004, she and her husband moved to Hiram , GA where she was a communicant of Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church in Dallas, GA.
She is survived by her husband, E. Conrad Thomson, Jr. of Hiram , GA , one son, Christopher Robert Thomson, of New York , NY , one daughter, Ms. Aimee Thomson Bowman, three grandchildren, Hannah Grace Bowman, David Andrew Bowman, and Hunter McClellan Bowman, all of Memphis TN. She is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Kathy B. Herndon William C., of Savannah , and Mrs. Nancy B. Brumfield Pete L., of Acworth, GA and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Graveside Services: 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 21, 2010 at Bonaventure Cemetery .
Remembrances: Wellstar Community Hospice, 4040 Hospital West Drive, Austell, GA 30106 or the American Cancer Society. Contributions can be made directly in her name at http://main.acsevents.org/goto/Thomson.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Hi, Conrad,Chris and Aimee. I'm so sorry for your lost. Conrad call me; you have had a great influence in my life. Carol has always been so kind to me 912 224 5039
- Rufus J. Smalls, Savannah, GA
Conrad, May you and your family feel God's presence at this time. May Carol'soul,through the mercy of God,rest in peace. Amen.
- Tom & Janice Dudley, jacksonville, FL
CLASSMATE AT SHS-CLASS OF '61 www.eternalvision.net
- LARRY R. USRY, SR., METTER, GA
Conrad and Family-It is with a heavy heart that we send our love and sympathy. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Hold fast to all your fond memories. Susan Davis Bowers and Karl Bowers.
- Susan Davis and Karl Bowers, Columbia, SC
Bugsy,I was so saddened to hear of your great loss. Carol was a dear friend to so many of us. I especially enjoyed seeing her at our reunions. She will be missed. Fondly, Lois Class of 1961
- Lois Homans Chepenik, Jacksonville, FL
Conrad, I was so sorry to hear of Carol's illness and death. I, too, have such good memories of her from SHS as being a sweet and caring person. I'm sure that she left some of these good memories with everyone she touched. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
- Cheryl Exley Knight, Savannah, GA
Conrad I am so sorry to hear about Carol's illness and passing. She was so sweet and personable when we were in school. I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of grief. Shelby
- Shelby Robinson Roehrick, Midlothian, VA
Conrad: : My condolences go out to and your family for your loss. I shared my feelings with you in an earlier e mail. Take care and remember she will be with you in your heart,, With Sympathy........... Barbara Marie class of 1961
- Barbara M Davidson Bill, Statesboro, GA
My sympathy to the family. I remember Carol from our high school days.
- Burney Riggs, Clarkesville, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God be with you at this time.
- Brenda Brumfield Zimmerer, Denton, TX
Bugsy, I am so sorry to hear about Carol's passing. She was a wonderful person, and I have fond memories of her at SHS. My sympathy goes to you and your family.
- Sandra Rogers Mahoney, Richmond Hill, GA
Conrad, Please know that our thoughts, prayers, and love are with you and your family in this time of loss. Joe Lane Class of '61
- Joe Lane, Savannah, GA
Carol will be remembered as a kind and caring person. The class of '61 has lost one of it's best. Sandra K. Cooke Class of '61
- Sandra K. Cooke, Faulkville, GA
was very sorry to hear about Carols illness and untimely death. my heart and prayers go out to you and your family. Blessings, Bette Brotz Henderson
- bettebrotz henderson, andover, MA
I`m so sorry Carol, you will be greatly missed by me. We had so many memories to catch up on and not enough time to finish. I`m so sorry Conrad. I know you loved her very much.
- Judy and Jim McCrory, Foley, AL
Bugsy, I didn't know you well but I knew Carol from being in classes with her and I do remember her being such a sweet and kind person. I know that you cared and loved her so much and I pray for you and the family in this time of grief. Class of 1961
- Susan Taggart Cartmill, Beaufort, SC
We are saddened by the loss of our dear and beloved friend Carol. She will always have a special place in our hearts. Remember following here all of the field at half time in the band. SHS 61'
- L. Randall Kicklighter, Dallas, GA
CONRAD, OUR HEARTS ARE SADDENED WITH THE PASSING OF OUR DEAR FRIEND CAROL.SHE WAS ALWAYS SUCH A PRECIOUS PERSON.SHE KNEW HOW MUCH YOU LOVED HER AND HOW YOU ALWAYS CARED FOR HER.PLEASE KNOW THAT YOU AND THE FAMILY ARE IN OUR PRAYERS. KERSHAW AND LYNN GETTY
- KERSHAW ,LYNN AND AISLINN GETTY, FLEETWOOD, NC
Aimee, So sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love you
- Terri Stafford Jones, Savannah, GA
May God Surround You with his kind mercy and comfort as you miss your wonderful Carol....remember her kindnesses and smiles from classes at SHS and sure they continued on ....Class of 1961......
- Pam Edwards Whitlock, Richmond, VA
Conrad, My deep condolences to you and your family at this sad time. I'll always remember Carol as a sweet and friendly classmate as far back as sixth grade and am so glad we had the chance to reconnect briefly at reunions. A bright light too soon extinguished, she'll be missed. May you find strength in your family and your loving memories.
- Doris Thacker Cassius, Memphis, TN
Conrad, Wish we had more time for those Saturday lunches. We will miss her and we hope that you and your family will receive blessings at this time. We will not be coming to Savannah due to illness. We will contact you at home. Blessings, Neal and Brenda Helmly
- Helmly, Cumming, GA
Class of '61
- Hal Murray, Savannah, GA
Conrad: Condolences to you and your family. You all will be in our prayers during this difficult time.
- beryl and elizabeth wagner, raleigh, NC
My love to your family. I really enjoyed my renewed friendship with both of you. She will be missed by all. May she rest in peace.
- Barbara J Cobaugh, Richmond, VA
Hi, Conrad,Chris and Aimee. I'm so sorry for your lost. Conrad call me; you have had a great influence in my life. Carol has always been so kind to me 912 224 5039
- Rufus J. Smalls, Savannah, GA
Conrad, May you and your family feel God's presence at this time. May Carol'soul,through the mercy of God,rest in peace. Amen.
- Tom & Janice Dudley, jacksonville, FL
CLASSMATE AT SHS-CLASS OF '61 www.eternalvision.net
- LARRY R. USRY, SR., METTER, GA
Conrad and Family-It is with a heavy heart that we send our love and sympathy. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Hold fast to all your fond memories. Susan Davis Bowers and Karl Bowers.
- Susan Davis and Karl Bowers, Columbia, SC
Bugsy,I was so saddened to hear of your great loss. Carol was a dear friend to so many of us. I especially enjoyed seeing her at our reunions. She will be missed. Fondly, Lois Class of 1961
- Lois Homans Chepenik, Jacksonville, FL
Conrad, I was so sorry to hear of Carol's illness and death. I, too, have such good memories of her from SHS as being a sweet and caring person. I'm sure that she left some of these good memories with everyone she touched. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
- Cheryl Exley Knight, Savannah, GA
Conrad I am so sorry to hear about Carol's illness and passing. She was so sweet and personable when we were in school. I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of grief. Shelby
- Shelby Robinson Roehrick, Midlothian, VA
Conrad: : My condolences go out to and your family for your loss. I shared my feelings with you in an earlier e mail. Take care and remember she will be with you in your heart,, With Sympathy........... Barbara Marie class of 1961
- Barbara M Davidson Bill, Statesboro, GA
My sympathy to the family. I remember Carol from our high school days.
- Burney Riggs, Clarkesville, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God be with you at this time.
- Brenda Brumfield Zimmerer, Denton, TX
Bugsy, I am so sorry to hear about Carol's passing. She was a wonderful person, and I have fond memories of her at SHS. My sympathy goes to you and your family.
- Sandra Rogers Mahoney, Richmond Hill, GA
Conrad, Please know that our thoughts, prayers, and love are with you and your family in this time of loss. Joe Lane Class of '61
- Joe Lane, Savannah, GA
Carol will be remembered as a kind and caring person. The class of '61 has lost one of it's best. Sandra K. Cooke Class of '61
- Sandra K. Cooke, Faulkville, GA
was very sorry to hear about Carols illness and untimely death. my heart and prayers go out to you and your family. Blessings, Bette Brotz Henderson
- bettebrotz henderson, andover, MA
I`m so sorry Carol, you will be greatly missed by me. We had so many memories to catch up on and not enough time to finish. I`m so sorry Conrad. I know you loved her very much.
- Judy and Jim McCrory, Foley, AL
Bugsy, I didn't know you well but I knew Carol from being in classes with her and I do remember her being such a sweet and kind person. I know that you cared and loved her so much and I pray for you and the family in this time of grief. Class of 1961
- Susan Taggart Cartmill, Beaufort, SC
We are saddened by the loss of our dear and beloved friend Carol. She will always have a special place in our hearts. Remember following here all of the field at half time in the band. SHS 61'
- L. Randall Kicklighter, Dallas, GA
CONRAD, OUR HEARTS ARE SADDENED WITH THE PASSING OF OUR DEAR FRIEND CAROL.SHE WAS ALWAYS SUCH A PRECIOUS PERSON.SHE KNEW HOW MUCH YOU LOVED HER AND HOW YOU ALWAYS CARED FOR HER.PLEASE KNOW THAT YOU AND THE FAMILY ARE IN OUR PRAYERS. KERSHAW AND LYNN GETTY
- KERSHAW ,LYNN AND AISLINN GETTY, FLEETWOOD, NC
Aimee, So sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love you
- Terri Stafford Jones, Savannah, GA
May God Surround You with his kind mercy and comfort as you miss your wonderful Carol....remember her kindnesses and smiles from classes at SHS and sure they continued on ....Class of 1961......
- Pam Edwards Whitlock, Richmond, VA
Conrad, My deep condolences to you and your family at this sad time. I'll always remember Carol as a sweet and friendly classmate as far back as sixth grade and am so glad we had the chance to reconnect briefly at reunions. A bright light too soon extinguished, she'll be missed. May you find strength in your family and your loving memories.
- Doris Thacker Cassius, Memphis, TN
Conrad, Wish we had more time for those Saturday lunches. We will miss her and we hope that you and your family will receive blessings at this time. We will not be coming to Savannah due to illness. We will contact you at home. Blessings, Neal and Brenda Helmly
- Helmly, Cumming, GA
Class of '61
- Hal Murray, Savannah, GA
Conrad: Condolences to you and your family. You all will be in our prayers during this difficult time.
- beryl and elizabeth wagner, raleigh, NC
My love to your family. I really enjoyed my renewed friendship with both of you. She will be missed by all. May she rest in peace.
- Barbara J Cobaugh, Richmond, VA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
