Anne Thompson Obituary

Anne Thompson, age 77, died August 29, 2025, in Sacramento, Calif.

Born June 29, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois, to Sue and Werner Sondheim, she later moved to Memphis, Tn, with her family and lived there most of her life.

Anne graduated from White Station High School and received both undergraduate and graduate degrees in education from the University of Missouri, spending her career teaching elementary, reading resource, Montessori, and gifted students in the Clue Program.

Anne was a former President of Brooks League, a Friends of Shelby Farms Board Member and an active member of the local SierraClub.

Anne adored her pets, both dogs and cats,
enjoyed playing and watching tennis, and loved spending time with her family and friends.

She leaves behind her brother Steven Sondheim (Judy Pinson) Chicago, Illinois;
sister Lori Sondheim (Carlos Miranda), Sacramento, CA; nieces Leah Sondheim, Alana
Sondheim, and nephew Macy Sondheim; first cousins Charles and Mark Bernsen and their families Memphis; and first cousins Clive Sondheim and Jeanette Sondheim Eforgan and their families, Melbourne, Australia; as well as her extended Dickerson family.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Duane.

An active member of the Unitarian Church of the River, there will be a plaque with her name in the Memorial Garden. Memorial Service at 1pm Sat Nov 1 at the Church, reception at 2pm.

Donations in Anne's name:
Unitarian Church of the River
Animal Rights, Rescue, Spay & Neuter
Alzheimer's Foundation

Anne was quite a lady. She lived a good life, leaving the World a better place by her actions and her nature. She was known & loved by so many for her kindness/sweetness and generosity.

May Anne's Memory be a blessing.