Hubert, NC – Jenna Marie Thompson, 17, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer.

A celebration of Jenna's life will be 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at the First Baptist Church in Richlands. NC. The immediate family will receive visitors from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM immediately before the service at the church.

Jenna was born and raised in Onslow County. She attended Swansboro High as part of the class of 2025.

Jenna was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, George Hodges Jr. and step-grandfather, Ron Ruby.

Jenna is survived by her mother, Christy Hodges (Mark Cook) of Swansboro; father, Todd Thompson (Angie Thompson) of Missouri; maternal grandmother, Judy Ruby; paternal grandfather, Mike Thompson; paternal grandmother, Kathi Walker-Kingery; boyfriend and loyal companion, Marcus Branthoover; best friend, Kyleigh Smith; siblings, Kim Robins (Will) of Raeford, Kevin Thompson (Brittany Parker) of Richlands,  Nicki Thompson of Raleigh, Ashley Thompson of Wilmington; nieces and nephews, Tanner, Lane, Ruby, Katelyn, Weston, Jace, and Rome; and many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, gifts in Jenna's memory may be made to the Case Management Patient Care Fund at Duke University Health System for pediatric oncology patients.  Checks made payable to Duke University Health System can be mailed to Duke Children's Development, 300 W. Morgan Street, Suite 1000, Durham, NC 27701; please include Jenna Thompsons' name in the memo line.  Online gifts can be made at gifts.duke.edu/dch .