Gertrude Spann Thompson

Background

Thompson, Gertrude Spann was born on October 1, 1949 in Sumter, South Carolina, United States. Daughter of Willie and Susan Emma (Mickens) Spann.

Education

AS, Fashion Merchandising College/Business, Columbia, South Carolina, 1981. Bachelor of Science in Theological Studies, University South Carolina, 2002. Postgraduate, Trinity Seminary, since 2005.

Career

Professional seamstress, since 1964. Model J.B. White, 1975-1980, department supervisor, 1982-1988. Interim child health supervisor Department Health and Environmental Control, Columbia, South Carolina, 1986-1999, administrative specialist, 1986—1999, creator, coordinator off-site immunization, since 1986, member marketing committee, since 1997.

Pastor Apostolic Temple Church, Irma, since 2000. Model McCalls, Simplicity, Columbia, South Carolina, 1975-1980.

Achievements

• Gertrude Spann Thompson has been listed as a noteworthy public health service officer, seamstress by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Creator Project Hope Program, 1997. Choir directress Apostolic Temple Church, 1981-1993, Sunday school teacher, 1990, superintendent, since 1996. Political activist Democratic Party, Columbia, South Carolina, 1987.

Interests

• Sewing, singing, creative crafts, reading, window shopping.

Connections

Married J. A. Pimpleton, 1969 (divorced). 1 child, Gerald A.; married Wayne A. Thompson, April, 1989 (deceased August 1998).

Father:

Willie Spann

Mother:

Susan Emma (Mickens) Spann

Spouse:

Wayne A. Thompson

Spouse:

J. A. Pimpleton

child:

Gerald A. Thompson