In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of choice. Lora Mae Thompson, St. Louis, MO, September 25, 2004, age 91. Dear mother of Ron, Tom and John Thompson. Beloved grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, great aunt, sister-in-law, mother-in-law and friend. She was preceded in death by her husband, Merl, grandson, Ricky and brothers, John and Ernest Miles.