Marian Elaine Thompson

Marian Elaine (Staton) Thompson, 91 years old, formerly of Kokomo, IN, passed away 1:00 pm Tuesday March 24, 2026, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. She was born in Earl Park, IN, on August 7, 1934, the daughter of the late James G. and Nina “Jo” (Hall) Staton. On August 4, 1957, she married Robert V. Thompson, and he preceded her in death on December 24, 2010.

Marian was a 1954 graduate of Connersville High School. She completed cosmetology school in 1958 and worked in Connersville as a beautician. She was a homemaker and the best caretaker. She prioritized the time that she spent with her family. She found joy in sitting on the patio, being out in the sunshine, gardening, and birdwatching. Marian was the most kind and caring lady who never met a stranger. She was an animal lover in general, but especially adored dogs and her Boxers. She was a competitive person while playing Bingo. Her favorite hobbies were reading, crocheting blankets for We Care, completing puzzles and word puzzles, and bowling. She was a former member of Chapel Hill Christian Church.

Marian is survived by her children, Sherri (Stan Conwell) Thompson-Pygman, Jeanette (John Mendenhall) Cross, Bob (Mary) Thompson Jr., 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, sister, Kate Robins; and countless nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers, James Staton, Bob Staton, Don Staton, George Staton, Wayne Staton; sister, Shirley Staton; grandchildren, Brandi Fye, Joey Conwell; and great-great-grandson, Ares Vawter.

Friends are invited to visit with the family from 11 am to Noon, Wednesday April 1, 2026, at Shirley & Stout Funeral Home & Crematory, 1315 W. Lincoln Rd., Kokomo, IN 46902. A funeral service celebrating Marian’s life will begin Noon on Wednesday, at the funeral home, with Pastor Dave Welsh officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens in Kokomo. Contributions may be made in Marian’s name to the National Kidney Foundation or the Wounded Warriors Project. Shirley & Stout Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.shirleyandstout.com.

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