Mrs. Jean Sapp Thompson

October 8, 2020

CLAXTON: Jean Sapp Thompson, better known to most as Mama Jean, was a cook, an artist, a traveler, and often times a family historian of types, as she could recount the best memories of everything she had encountered in life. A native of Evans county and longtime resident of Tattnall county, she had a heart that loved everyone from the moment she laid eyes on them and a smile that was infectious. Jeans life was one with many hats and titles. She grew up on the farm and from the start, was family focused. Her work and hobby became ceramics and painting. She was a pro card player. Her role in the church was just as active as her life at home. She loved the children’s ministry and led the women’s ministry for years. Her true gift was bringing happiness to everyone she came into contact with, whether that was by cooking for them, talking with them, or praying with them. She was a family matriarch and loved by all. Jean passed away unexpectedly on October 8, 2020 at the age of 83. She was proceeded in death by her parents - Mary Clyde Worley and Marvin Sapp, son-in-law - Mike Sapp, grandson - Ashley Sapp, daughter-in-law - Lisa Thompson, sisters - Margie, Helen, and Hilda, and sister-in-law - Kay. Mama Jean leaves behind her husband - Harold Thompson of Claxton, two sons - Dennis (Patti) Thompson of Cobbtown and Marty (Megan) Thompson of Claxton, one daughter - Fonda (Alfred) Sapp Jones of Register, one brother - Bobby Sapp of Collins, one sister - Ruth (CB) Waters of Bellville, numerous nieces and nephews, twelve grandchildren, twenty-two great-grands, and two great-great-grands. SOCIAL DISTANCING WILL BE OBSERVED DURING THE VISITATION AND CHAPEL SERVICE, DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. MASKS ARE NOT REQUIRED BUT HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. FUNERAL: Monday, October 12, 2020, 10:00 a.m. at Rehoboth Baptist Church. BURIAL: Canoochee Church Cemetery REMEMBRANCE: Rehoboth Building Fund, 2331 Campground Road, Claxton, Ga., 30417 Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home in charge of arrangements “Our Family Serving Your Family” “Since 1917” (912) 739-3338 www.nesmithfuneralhome.com