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Date: 07-06-2025
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Obituary
Aretha Thompson departed this life on June 20, 2025, at her home. She was born on November 8, 1965, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Mary Helen Brown and James Brown.
Aretha was a bookkeeper at SMTD for six years.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Helen Brown; father, James Brown; children, Quincelia of Springfield, Illinois, Courtney (Seynque Wilson) of Springfield, Illinois, and Cody of Springfield, Illinois; sister, Stephanie; nieces, Lauren and Raine; stepsons, John Jr. and Tony; four grandchildren; additional loved ones, Xavier, Wynnter, River, Leilani, Cherish, Heavyn, and Angel; and several other relatives and friends.
Aretha was a bookkeeper at SMTD for six years.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Helen Brown; father, James Brown; children, Quincelia of Springfield, Illinois, Courtney (Seynque Wilson) of Springfield, Illinois, and Cody of Springfield, Illinois; sister, Stephanie; nieces, Lauren and Raine; stepsons, John Jr. and Tony; four grandchildren; additional loved ones, Xavier, Wynnter, River, Leilani, Cherish, Heavyn, and Angel; and several other relatives and friends.