Berdia M. Thompson

BERDIA MAE THOMPSON, daughter of the late Alvin Chapman and Bertha Williams Chapman was born January 27, 1934 in Greenville, South Carolina. She was called from labor to reward on Friday, July 7, 2017 at St. Agnes Hospital after a brief illness. Berdia received her formal education in the Public School System of South Carolina. Berdia was united in Holy Matrimony to the late James Thompson. From this union one son, James, was born. Berdia was a devoted and caring mother and grandmother. Berdia was a woman with strong work ethics. She believed in working for a living and earning her money honestly. During her employment years, she worked in several capacities. Among the jobs she held were, as a Presser in a Clothing Factory, a Dietary Aide in the Baltimore City School System, and lastly before retiring, as a Caregiver. This was the job she took very seriously because she did it "unto the Lord". She felt honored to be able to care for those who were unable to care for themselves. In the late 1970's, Berdia began to attend the Prayer Meetings that were held in the basement of Overseer Cummings' home. When the church was established, she began to attend the services and became a member. After being called to the ministry, she began to preach the Word of the Lord and was later ordained as an Evangelist. Evangelist Thompson was known as a very serious minded, "no nonsense" woman of God. She preached the Word and never compromised her belief in walking upright before the Lord. Evangelist Thompson was a woman of prayer. She believed in taking all matters before the Lord for His will to be done. Evangelist Thompson would often say "I just believe God!" She could often be found reading her Bible and listening to the songs of praise on the radio. She will be missed by the Victory Prayer Chapel Family. Evangelist Thompson was preceded in death by two sisters, Marie Beeks and Evelyn Williams, and one brother, Curtis Chapman. Evangelist Thompson leaves to cherish her memory: one son, James Thompson; four grandchildren, Darielle, Darius, James Jr. and Javonte Thompson; three great-grandchildren, Harmony and Cortez Thompson and Beylin McCloud; two sisters, Ada Williams and Elizabeth Goldsmith; one brother, Alvin Chapman Jr.; two sisters-in-law, Dora Chapman and Shirley Chapman; nieces, nephews, cousins, and a loving Church Family.

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Berdia M. Thompson

January 27, 1934 - July 7, 2017