Funeral services for Gertrude Charlotte "Trudy" Thompson will be at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 15, 2025, in the Becker-Rabon Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Bob Quinnett, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church officiating.

She will be laid to rest beside her husband at Fort Sill National Cemetery, Elgin, Oklahoma.

Gertrude Charlotte Thompson passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2025, in Lawton, Oklahoma at the age of 95. She was born June 16, 1930, to parents Gertrude Charlotte Emile Korn and Hans Gustav Stab in Augsburg, Germany.

Those who knew Trudy will remember her for her infectious smile and overwhelming laughter, her deep-rooted faith in Jesus, and her unwavering commitment to spreading love and kindness to everyone she encountered. She had a rare gift for making others smile and laugh, leaving a lasting impact on all who crossed her path.

Her closest friends for many years were, Lery, Robert and Emily Sims, Ned and Sandy Nelson, John and Vicky Allen, Brigitte and Bill Sosa, Marlene Bock and Patrizia Davis.

Being in a military family meant they were stationed at various duty stations all over the
World.

Gertrude was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Cicero Washington Thompson
who passed away on Saturday, April 16, in 2011.

"Allow the light and the healing presence of Christ to shine brightly through your lives. In that way, all those who come in contact with you will discover the loving kindness of God. St. Pope John Paul II

We would like to thank all of the caregivers who supported her during her last two months
of life.

An online guest book and sympathy cards are available at www.beckerfuneral.com