Carolyn Jean Cartee Thompson of Rutherfordton, died Sunday, December 11, 2016 while being cared for by Hospice of Rutherford County. Jean was a native of Rutherford County, but lived many years in Richmond, Va, before moving back to her hometown after retirement. Jean was predeceased by her husband Dan Thompson, her parents Clarice Mills Johnson, Hubert Johnson and Boyce Lee Cartee, a brother Hubert Johnson (Junior) and a sister Gladys E. Yelton (Betty). Jean is survived by five sisters, Shirley Scruggs of Mooresboro, NC, Cecil Price (John) of Springfield, Va, Mary Toms of Rutherfordton, NC, Retha Goforth of Rutherfordton,NC and Wanda Butler (Steve) of Mooresboro, NC, and a number of special nieces and nephews. She is also survived by a special friend Buck Buchanan The family would also like to acknowledge Karen Gammon for all the love and support she has shown Jean during her illness. A celebration of life will be held 3PM Tuesday December 13 at Crowe’s Funeral Chapel, with Pastors Owen Duncan of Mt Pleasant Baptist and Eric Reedy of Mountain View Baptist officiating. The family will be gathering at 238 Arnett St Rutherfordton, NC In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043 or the DaVita Dialysis Care of Rutherford County, 226 Commercial St Forest City, NC 28043