January 30, 1957 – October 29, 2025
Portville- Rebekah Miriam Thompson, born January 30, 1957, went home to be with the Lord suddenly and quickly as she was preparing for breakfast at The Pines Healthcare Facility in Olean, on the morning of October 29, 2025, after an extended illness.
Rebekah was the fourth of Grover and Ruth Thompson’s children, born while they were pastoring at the Maplehurst Baptist Church near Hinsdale. In 1968, the family moved to Temple Street in Portville, where they enjoyed active membership in the Portville Baptist Church. In time, Rebekah moved to the Portville Square Apartments, where special friends became even more special as they took note of her and her needs.
Rebekah is survived by her brother, David E. Thompson of San Jose, CA; nephews David C. Thompson, Windsor, CA; Jon Thompson, Redding, CA; Tim Thompson, Gilbert, AZ; and nieces Christi Thompson, San Nicolás, Argentina, and Bethany Sibbitt, Dayton, OH.
She was predeceased by her parents, Grover and Ruth Thompson of Portville, brother Daniel Lynn of Portville, and sister Naomi Ruth (Sibbitt) of Danbury, CT.
A funeral service for Rebekah will be held at the Guenther Funeral Home, 51 S. Main St., Portville, on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 11 am, with burial to follow at the Chestnut Hill Cemetery in Portville, with Pastor Mark Beckwith of the Portville Baptist Church officiating.
Memorial donations to the Portville Baptist Church are encouraged.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.guentherfh.com
