Barbara A

Thompson

Life Reflection

Barbara Thompson, Lovingly known as " Penny", daughter of the late Hermina Thompson and Plinnie Thompson, was born in the Bronx, New York at Morrisania Hospital on August 14, 1958. She departed from this life May 30, 2021,  surrounded by her family in the comfort of her home.

Barbara and Edward Rodman would produced an adoring daughter from their union; Novella Thompson, who would then be raised by Barbara and Dennis Riley. Barbara and the lateEric Allen Sr. married on September 12,1986. Out of this union they had twin sons, Eric Allen Jr. And Erroll Allen. Years later, a cherished union with Barbara and Clifton Tyrone Harrison  produced a loving son, Robert Harrison.

Barbara graduated from George Washington High School. She then continued her education to achieve a bachelor's degree in Education and a Master's degree in Special Education from City College in New York City. She worked for the Board of Education as a paraprofessional for 14 years until her battle with Sickle Cell Anemia forced her into early retirement.

Barbara was a glowing light of inspiration and courage to everyone lucky enough to meet her. Her intrepid spirit refused to be limited by any physical obstacles.

Preceding her in death was her parents, Hermina and Plinnie Thompson and one sister Novella Thompson. Barbara Thompson leaves to cherish her memory one sister, Dorothea Degbou and one brother Byron Brown Sr., one daughter, Novella Thompson, three sons Eric Allen Jr., Erroll Allen and Robert Harrison. A son in-law Nigba Saunders, and one daughter in-law Tiffany Allen. Eight grandchildren; Zavier Saunders, Davon Duiguid, Diven Duiguid, Annette Allen, Amber Allen, Aaliyah Allen, Zanae Saunders and Riley Allen; hree newphews, Leonard Ebanks, Byron Brown Jr. and Kendell Brown; two neices Ellana Degbou and Taylor Brown; one grand-newphew, Dorian Boykins and one grand-neice Madison Boykins along with a host of family and friends.