With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Ernestine Amelia Shaw Thompson, age 77, widow of John Willie Thompson, Jr., who passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

Life Reflections

"He that dwelleth in the secret place

of the most High shall abide

under the shadow of the Almighty."

-Psalm 91:1

Mrs. Ernestine Amelia Shaw Thompson, daughter of the late Alton T. and Ruby B. Funny Shaw was born in Kingstree, South Carolina on August 20, 1948. Ernestine answered God's call from her earthly home to her Heavenly home on Wednesday morning April 29, 2026, at her residence. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Isaiah Shaw and two sisters, Janie Mae Brown and Queen E. Keels.

Ernestine received her formal education in the public schools of Williamsburg County and Tomlinson High School. She also received additional training in Job Corp.

Ernestine was united in Holy Matrimony to the late John Willie Thompson, Jr. for 52 years and was separated by death for 11 months and 27 days, now they are back together again.

Ernestine accepted Christ as her personal Savior and was a lifelong member of St. Paul United Methodist Church until her health started to decline. She read her scriptures daily. She was a member of United Women in Faith and the Missions Department.

Ernestine affectionally called "Teen" was employed with DHEC, as a Home Health Nurse. She retired in 2004 after 20 years of service. She loved caring for and helping others.

Ernestine was a 37 year Breast Cancer survivor and was affiliated with different organizations such as: Sister in Unity (Breast Cancer), Grandparents of Kingstree Middle Magnet School, Clemson Extension (Farmers Aide) and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).

In her spare time, Ernestine attended Vital Aging, the Catholic Center and various Bingo groups.

Ernestine leaves to cherish her beautiful memories: three daughters, Minister Minnie V. Shaw and Willette O. Thompson both of Kingstree, SC and Jennifer T. (Eric) Graham of Alvin, TX; five grandchildren, Asha Thompson (Ah'nna Gaston) of Charlotte, NC, Terrianna Cameron and Terry Cameron, both of Kingstree, SC Ja'Dell (Sharniece) Scott of Lubbock, TX, and Jadasha (Jayden) Everett of Pasadena, TX; four great grandchildren, Jordyn Tisdale, ZyKez Barr, Kennedi Cameron, and Rianna Ortiz; one sister, Norma (Wendell) Jackson of Kingstree, SC; and a host of special nieces, nephews, extended family and friends who loved her dearly.

The family is receiving friends and family at 45 Quail Street, Kingstree, SC.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Kingstree, SC. 843-354-2292.