Esther Thompson, age 75, of Albemarle, NC passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at Bethany Woods Nursing Home. The arrangements are pending at this time. Esther was born in Albemarle on August 27, 1937 to the late Thomas Jefferson Thompson and the late Bessie Carpenter Thompson. She is survived by her son, James Thompson of the home. Memorials may be made to Hartsell Funeral Home, in care of Esther Thompson, PO Box 7, Albemarle, NC 28002 to assist with funeral expenses. Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Thompson family.