Vickey C. Thompson

Vickey C. Thompson, age 79, of Polo, MO, entered eternal life Monday, June 19, 2017, at North Kansas City Hospital.

She entered this life on Oct. 26, 1937, the daughter of William and Gladys (Keeton) Sayles in Kansas City. On June 6, 1953, Vickey was united in marriage to Kenneth Thompson in Liberty. 

She was a homemaker and co-owner of the MFA service station in Polo, along with her husband for 28 years. Vickey was strong in her faith. She loved cooking, especially for family holiday dinners. Vickey loved people and enjoyed “people watching.”  She also enjoyed the cows that they raised. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth; sister, Barbara Sayles; and sister, Linda Davidson.

Survivors include her son, Michael Thompson (Cathy) of Polo; two daughters, Deborah Mayes (Roger) of Kansas City and Kim Thompson of Polo; sister, Glenda Higgins of Kansas City; brother, William Sayles of St. Louis; grandchildren, Kevin Mayes (Darlene), Staci Mayes, Lester Thompson, Kenny Thompson (Derrick Wilson); and Bobby Thompson. Additional survivors include a special nephew, Doug Sayles; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. 

Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 24, at Stith Family Funeral Home in Polo. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m., and also at the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home after 9:00 a.m. on Friday.  Interment well follow the services at Zimmerman Cemetery, south of Polo. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Zimmerman Cemetery in loving memory of Vickey C. Thompson, and may be left at or mailed to Stith Funeral Home, PO Box 56, Polo, MO 64671. Serving the family and arrangements are under the direction of Stith Family Funeral Home in Polo. An online guestbook may be accessed at www.stithfamilyfunerals.com.

(paid obituary) 

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