Ms. Charlene Thompson was born on August 114, 1962, in Warren County, Mississippi, to the late Eliza Minor and her birth father, the late Alonza Coleman, Sr. After Eliza married Lewis Thompson, he lovingly raised and provided for Charlene as her father throughout her life in Edwards, Mississippi.

Charlene accepted Christ at an early age at St. Mark M.B. Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Hopkins. She later joined Resurrection Outreach Ministry under the leadership of Bishop Anna Roach in Edwards, MS, and became an ordained minister in June 2016. Charlene attended and graduated from Hinds Agricultural High School (HAHS) in 1981. She continued her education at Jackson State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in 1995 and a Master of Arts in History in May 2015.

Charlene had a deep love for her family and friends and was known for her caring nature and selfless acts of kindness, always willing to lend a helping hand. She was loved by many and never met a stranger she didn't help. Charlene also had a passion for singing and poetry, often sharing her love for both with those around her.

Charlene departed this life on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at University Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family and friends.

Charlene is preceded in death by her parents, her brother Michael Glen Thompson, and her maternal and paternal grandparents.

Charlene leaves to cherish her memory her devoted and loving daughter, Jamila Thompson of Dallas, TX; three sisters, Patricia (Tommy) Nelson of Byram, MS, Shirley Thompson of Edwards, MS, and Carolyn Coleman of Atlanta, GA, four brothers, Greg Thompson of Jackson, MS, Alonza (Debbie) Coleman, Jr. of Harker Heights, TX, Cedric (Kassandra) Coleman of Birmingham, AL, and Trevor Coleman of Lake Village, AR; nine nephews, Tommy J. Nelson of Byram, MS, Jamarcus Kelly of Edwards, MS, Michael Darnell Thompson of Edwards, MS, Dominique and Jordan Coleman of Harker Heights, TX, Tyler Coleman of Birmingham, AL, Malik Coleman of Lake Village, AR, and Dennis and Roderick Coleman of Atlanta, GA; eight nieces, Towanna Nelson of Byram, MS, Eliza and Quinisha Thompson of Jackson, MS, Kaci Coleman of Houston, TX, Jasmine, Rekandria, and Blossom Coleman of Lake Village, AR, and LaToya Coleman of Atlanta, GA; one great-niece, Jaliyah Nelson of Byram, MS; one great-nephew, Jaylon Nelson of Byram, MS; one aunt, Catherine Minor of Maywood, IL; her dedicated and true best friend, Loretta; and a host of other relatives and friends.