Lynne Lamar Thompson

Lynne Lamar Thompson of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully at the age

of 72 while in the loving care of Canterbury Place Hospice in Lawrenceville, PA. She

was preceded in death by her parents, the late Earl E. and Virginia J. Palmer, and her

nephew, Donald Crawford.

Lynne leaves to cherish her memory her beloved daughters, Monica D. Lamar of

Pittsburgh, PA, and Monique D. Lamar (Terrence) of Upper Marlboro, MD and Tamara

Lynn Unger (Lee) of Penn Hills, PA; her grandchildren, Cason Joseph Sloan and Caiden

Jai Sloan. She is also survived by her three sisters: Bernadine J. Crawford (Donus Jr.),

Beverly L. Harris (Timothy) of New Jersey, and Laurita Palmer of Maryland. Her legacy

continues through her nieces, Tiffany Lee Basinger (Matthew) and Doni Crawford, and

her nephews, Timothy Earl Harris, Donus Crawford III, Don Crawford and Terrance

Eugene Harris. Her great nieces Tamia Nicole Basinger and Arielle Diane Harris and her

great nephews Tariq Francis, Troy Matthew Basinger and Taylen King Harris. Lynne’s

extended family spans coast to coast, with loved ones in Arkansas, California, Michigan,

Maryland, and Ohio.

Lynne was blessed with a wide circle of friends—many formed in childhood and others

through her work and life in Pittsburgh. A business owner and community advocate, she

lived with a deep commitment to helping others and making life better for those around

her. A proud graduate of Schenley High School, Class of 1971. Lynne devoted many

years to motherhood before pursuing her passion for criminal justice. She earned a

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice–Law Enforcement from American

InterContinental University in 2010 and remained dedicated to her interests in law and

business ownership throughout her life.

Family and friends remember Lynne as a larger-than-life persona who never met a

stranger and welcomed everyone as a friend. She was known for her generous spirit,

caring heart, and unmatched ability to tell stories that filled rooms with laughter. From

her father, she learned the art of building lifelong friendships; from her mother, she

inherited a servant’s heart and a deep love for the Lord.

A viewing will be held on Friday, January 16, 2026, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. at House of

Law, 9406 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills, PA. 15235. A memorial service will occur on

Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at New Destiny CME Church, 825 Lorenz

Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15220. Immediately following the service, family, close friends,

and out-of-town guests are invited to share food and memories in the church fellowship

hall. The eulogy will be delivered by Rev. Lydia Evelyn Spragin.

Lynne’s final resting place will be Allegheny Cemetery in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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