Betty Joan Carrier Thompson, 81, of Stanford passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022.    Born February 25, 1941, she was the daughter of the late James Charles and Nellie Naylor Carrier.

Joan attended Green River Pentecostal Church.  She had worked for over 10 years with the McKinney Rescue Squad.  She loved all crafts.  She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, painting and puzzle books. She was a fantastic cook and loved to cook for others. Her family were dear to her, including her grandson, Cory, who she often described as a "special gift from God"!

She was preceded in death by her husband, Hershel Thompson; son, Jeffrey Reynolds; great grandson, Jacob Coleman; brothers: Roger, Danny, Larry Carrier; and sister, Gail Sears.

Survivors include daughter, Mischelle (Patrick) Wall of Stanford; sons: Ricky (Dana) Reynolds of Harrodsburg, Roy Lee (Teresa) Reynolds of Louisville, and Charles Reynolds of Lancaster: eight grandchildren:  Tina (Jack) Davis, April (Seth) Henderson, Karen Reynolds, William Reynolds (Morgan Staub), Lana (John) Merrill, Cory Wall, and Jeffrey Allen (Elizabeth) Reynolds, Jr; nine great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; and one sister, Brenda (Ray) Gerkey of McKinney.

Pallbearers are Kevin Carrier, Jack Davis, Jr., Will Reynolds, Ray Gerkey, Larry Taylor and Mike Ruhe.

Visitation is 11am-1pm, Tuesday at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home.  Funeral Service will follow at 1pm with Bro. James Carrier officiating.  Burial is in Buffalo Springs Cemetery. A Guestbook is available at www.wlpruitt.com.