Exie Mae Thompson, age 86, of Detroit, AL passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS.  Funeral services will be held Friday, November 1, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. from the Detroit Church of God, with burial to follow in Carter Cemetery, Bro. David Gifford and Bro. Aaron Gann to officiate. Visitation will be held at the church on Thursday, October 31, 2019 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm.

Pallbearers: Ryan Enlow, Johnny Stanford, Blayne Saine, Judson Hulsey, Byron Gann, and Kerry Gann

Exie Mae Herron Thompson was born on July 26, 1933 in Sulligent, AL, to the late Grady Herron and Alma Harper Herron. She owned and operated Detroit Café and Hershel's Service Station. Exie was a Charter member of the Detroit Church of God. She enjoyed going to church, spending time with her family, shopping, and working with flowers.

Survived By:

Daughter: Margaret (Jerry) Hanratty, Detroit, AL

Sister: Ruth (Tommy) Gann, Detroit, AL

Sister-in-law: Ann Herron, Detroit, AL

Grandchildren: Heath (Leigh) Hanratty, Sulligent, AL

Brittany (Ryan) Enlow, Detroit, AL

Great Grandchildren: Addison Hanratty, Jackson Hanratty, Landri Harris, and Ian Enlow

Preceded in Death By:

Husband:  Hershel Thompson

Parents: Grady and Alma Harper Herron

Brothers: Jimmy Herron and W.G. Herron

Sister: Maxine Tidwell

Condolences and special memories may be shared with the family at: www.ottsfuneralhome.net

Otts Funeral Home

Sulligent, AL, Directing