Service to be held April 13 in Charlotte for Janey Thompson

April 11, 2024

A memorial service honoring the life of Jane (Janey) Thompson, who died April 9, will be held Saturday, April 13, at 2 p.m. at Myers Park United Methodist in Charlotte, N.C.

Please be advised that the memorial service is expected to be well-attended by family, friends, and her local community. Please plan accordingly when making your travel arrangements for the service. Parking will be limited, so an early arrival (no later than 1 p.m.) is recommended.

Campus Life is offering students a limited number of seats for bus transportation. To take advantage of this opportunity, please reserve your seat here. Further instructions for this option will be sent with your reservation confirmation.

The family requests that if you were a teammate of Janey’s, please wear your jersey.

We know that dealing with the loss of a loved one can be overwhelming. As a reminder, we have counselors available to help you, to listen to you, and to be by your side along the way. You can take the first step at 336.758.CARE or visit we.wfu.edu.

The University announced Janey’s death in an email, and her obituary is available online.