Obituary of Boots Medlock

Jennie “Boots” Thompson Medlock, 82, wife of Gene Autry Medlock, died Monday, September 28, 2020, at Langston Place in Clinton, SC. Born in Sumter, she was a daughter of the late John W. Thompson and Sara Newman Thompson. Mrs. Medlock was a retired nurse at Whitten Village. Surviving are two sons, David Mobley (Marie) of Sumter and John Mark Mobley (Melanie) of Chicago, IL; a brother, John W. Thompson (Linda) of Sumter; a sister, Mary Dozier Turner (Linwood) of Mayesville; a number of nieces and nephews; and a number of stepchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, James E. Thompson. Graveside services will be held at 3 P.M. Thursday in Concord Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends following the graveside service. All attendees are required to wear masks and practice social distancing. Memorials may be made to Thornwell Home for Children, P. O. Box 60, Clinton, SC 29325. Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad Street, Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements (803) 775-9386.