Margaretha Gesine Thompson
March 9, 1939 - September 29, 2021
Margaretha Gesine Poppe Thompson, age 82, of Houston, TX passed away on 09/29/2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. Margaret was born in New York, NY on March 9, 1939 to Charles and Erna Poppe. She will be missed by her loving husband Chuck, sister and brother-in-law Louise and Cliff Wolff, brother Chuck Poppe, niece Stacey Steele and her husband Randy, and their children Jacob and Hannah. She was pre-deceased by her nephew, Craig I. Wolff. Margaret was raised in Astoria, NY and moved to Houston with her husband Chuck in 1970. Margaret had many friends who shared her compassion for dogs and the need to rescue as many as possible, which she did with all of her heart. The family sends all our love and thanks to Aurelia Hernandez for her many years of support, including taking care of Margaret in her final days. And thanks to Aurelia's son Luis for his care also. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to one of Margaret’s favorite charities: Alzheimer’s Association, American Cancer Society, Smile Train, the Humane Society of the United States, or a local animal rescue of your choice. Funeral arrangements are private. Burial will be at Memorial Oaks Cemetery.
Margaretha Gesine Poppe Thompson, age 82, of Houston, TX passed away on 09/29/2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. Margaret was born in New York, NY on March 9, 1939 to Charles and Erna Poppe. She will be missed by her loving husband... View Obituary & Service Information