May Peterson Thompson
1880–1952 (age 72)
Biography
May Peterson Thompson served with quiet dignity, dedicating herself to causes that promoted education and public service throughout her life in Texas. Her thoughtful perspective and steady resolve helped shape the communities she loved, and she found joy in nurturing both family ties and civic engagement.
Thompson’s legacy lives on through the values she championed—compassion, perseverance, and respect for others—a memory honored at the Texas State Cemetery.