Sharon Thompson

Sharon Gail Hudgens Thompson, 73, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020, after a short illness.

Born in Union, SC, she was the only daughter of the late James M. Hudgens and the late Elsie "Toni" Voyles Hudgens.

Sharon was a graduate of the University of South Carolina and a retired school librarian. After retiring from Union County Schools she became an artist and was an active member of the UDC and the DAR.

Sharon is survived by her husband, William Dowling Thompson; her four amazing children – Caroline Jacobs (Jeff Jagielski) of Portland, OR, Robert Mauro, Jr. (Caroline) of Clemson, David Mauro (Valerie) of Nashville, TN, and James Mauro of Clemson; 10 grandchildren; and her brothers, Jim (Debbie) and Robert (Sharon) Hudgens. She is also survived by an extended family that includes Dowl's four daughters, Wendi, Jenny, Amanda, and Lauren – and 7 ½ grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday December18th at the Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, 108 Cross Creek Rd., Central.
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The family will receive friends at 12:00 noon prior to the service. Interment will be at the Mt. Zion Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to the cancer research organization of your choosing.