Lisa McAlister Thompson

Lisa McAlister Thompson, age 65, wife of Rev. Gregory W. Thompson, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, June 30, 2025.

She was born in Laurens, South Carolina on February 25, 1960 and was the daughter of the late Alva Sanford McAlister and Lila Bernice Casey McAlister. Lisa most recently retired from Presbyterian College; however, she worked for over 20 years at several universities as a Registrar. She loved the outdoors, walking in the winter woods, going to the beach, all animals (especially cats) and sketching trees. Lisa was also the author of some short stories and articles.

She is survived by her husband of 38 years, her sister, Angela McAlister “Angie” Dillon (Emory) of Clinton; her sister-in-law, Melanie T. Geller (Ross) of Greensboro, NC; her nephew, Stephen Dillon (Sally) of Clinton; her niece, Donet Dillon Morf (JT) of Clinton; a great-niece, Lila Morf and great-nephews, Dillon Morf and Luke Dillon.

A Memorial Service will be announced in the coming days at Providence ARP Church.

The family would like to give special thanks to VIA Health Partners for their love and care of Lisa.

In lieu of flowers. please honor Lisa with memorials to VIA Health Partners, P O Box 178, Clinton SC 29325

Condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.grayfuneralhome.com

Gray Funeral Home of Clinton is assisting the Thompson family with services.