Beverly Jean Thompson, age 93, of Ravenna, Kentucky, departed this life on Sunday, July 28, 2024, in London, Kentucky at the Laurel Heights Senior Care Facility.

Born on March 28, 1931, in Irvine, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Ezart Francis and Cloria Mae Brandenburg Ashcraft.

Along with her parents Mrs. Thompson is also preceded in death by her husband, William Cody Thompson, a sister, Candace Ashcraft, 2 brothers, Earl Franklin and Francis Marion Ashcraft, 1 grandson, Brandon Coe Thompson, 1 great granddaughter, Melia Azariah Boddy, and 2 sisters in laws, Joyce and Delores Ashcraft.

Beverly was the retired former mayor of Ravenna, past Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star 357, member of the White Shrine, a board member of the Estill County Health Department, former member of the Ravenna City Council, an artist and a published author writing articles for the Citizens Voice and Times and Kentucky Explorer as well as a member of the Irvine First Christian Church.

Mrs. Thompson is survived by 3 sons, William Cody Thompson Jr. and wife Cheryl, Francis Britton Thompson and wife Karen, and Frank Bryan Thompson and wife Kathy. 8 grandchildren, F. Bryan Thompson IV, Brent Thompson, Amy Fowler, Kelly Thompson, Kristin Jones, Ashley Cheuvrent, Suzanne Tripodo, and Brittney Corbett. 20 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild and a Lifelong Friend, Barbara Lisle

A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. at the Irvine First Christian Church. Brother Matt Higle will be officiating. The family will greet friends from noon until the time of the services at 2:00 P.M. at the church.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Ravenna Volunteer Fire Department at 622 Main Street. Ravenna, Ky 40472 or The Estill County Humane Society.

Lewis Home for Funerals is honored to serve the family of Beverly Jean Thompson.