Carolyn Louise Thompson

INDIANAPOLIS – Carolyn Louise (Border) Thompson, 93, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Avon, Indiana. She was born on April 30, 1932, in Indianapolis to the late Eugene & Alice (Smith) Border. Carolyn graduated from Southport High School in 1950. Carolyn married the love of her life, John Wesley Thompson, Jr., on December 14, 1952. Carolyn spent her working years as a receptionist/secretary at both Pittman Mohr Pharmaceuticals and the Indiana Government Center in Health and Human Services until her retirement. Her previous home church was at Builders on the Rock Church, and most recently Charity Church in Indianapolis. Carolyn enjoyed reading and writing, she was well known for her thoughtful handwritten letters. She also enjoyed flower gardening. She also had an artistic side and at one time enjoyed fashion/design and oil/watercolor painting. Carolyn also loved singing and worshiping her Lord. She enjoyed singing in the church choral group and even sang with Billy Graham’s Youth for Christ Group. Above all, she was a dedicated mother, and raised her children well, instilling the belief that they can achieve anything they set their minds to. She was also a blessed grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Carolyn is survived by her children, Pam Robbins (Pete); Brenda Whitt (Dale); Johnnie Thompson III; and Lincoln Thompson (Carrie); sister, Barbara J. Woodall (Jack); son-in-law, Joe Coulombe; grandchildren, Karen Thomas (Richie); Brandon Reese (Ly); Angela Fredrick (Dave); Kevin Whitt (Nansie); Jordan Whitt (Jennifer); Jeremiah, and Amos Kortz; Aaron Kortz (Jennifer); Matthew Kortz (Amber); Lindsay Hartman (Riley); Hannah, Lillian, and Isabella Thompson; Lindsay Honey (Butrum); Jacob and Joseph Kortz; great-grandchildren, Grace and Caleb Thomas; Minh Tong Bo; Quang Tong-Q; Jaxson Reese; Jacob, Joseph, Asher, and Adrienne Whitt; Wesley and Marian Whitt; Emily, Matthew, and Ella Kortz; Aaron Cook; Elias Kortz (Brittany); Abigail Kortz; Erin Kortz; Jayson Johnson; Jordan Strong; Justice Allen; Jaazmin Allen; Cain Corbin (Lina); Silas Corbin; and Layla Kincaid; great-great-grandchildren, Ceferina; Miarella; and Esther Abigail; and several nieces and nephews. Carolyn is preceded in death by her husband and parents mentioned above; daughters, Linda Joy; and Esther “Kadie” Coulombe; and brothers, William “Bill” Border and David Border. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 25, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Charity Church, 2700 S. Tibbs Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46241. A funeral service will follow the visitation at 11:30 a.m. Pastor David Gibson will officiate. Burial will follow at East Brook Cemetery, 8215 S. CR 100 W. Milroy, IN 46156. Memorial contributions may be sent via mail to the Charity House, 2730 S. Tibbs Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46241 -or- Arise, P.O. Box 276, Camby, IN 46113. Envelopes will be available at the church. Friends may share a memory of Carolyn or send condolences to her family by visiting www.erleweinmortuary.com. Arrangements entrusted to Erlewein Mortuary & Crematory in Greenfield, IN.

Carolyn Louise Thompson

April 30, 1932 - July 23, 2025