Cynthia Lorraine Johnson-Thompson, 74, of Richmond, peacefully entered eternal rest on Sunday, January 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving husband and faithful pets. Cynthia was born November 20, 1950, in Richmond as the only daughter of Helen L. Johnson and the late Herbert H. “Pop Pop” Johnson, Sr. She was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, niece and friend. Cynthia shared her journey with her best friend and loving husband of 28 years, Kenneth M. Thompson.

Cynthia was a caring, creative and artistic soul, exhibiting her talents for fashion, cooking, catering and interior decorating. She found delight in sharing the knowledge and the secrets of her talents with anyone willing to listen or learn. From offering unique recipes or decorating techniques, to providing artwork and fashion ideas, Cynthia was often found freely giving away cooked dishes, potted plants, clothing, artwork or pieces of furniture to any friend or stranger who expressed an interest. She was a very giving woman. In addition to her creative talents, she possessed a truly magical green thumb capable of growing a wide array of plants. Any guest that visited any home she graced was instantly greeted by a “jungle” of greenery and no less than 2, of what she called, “her four-legged children”. Cynthia had a strong love of dogs and cats.

She graduated from Maggie L Walker High School in 1968. Cynthia was the epitome of professionalism throughout her adult life and careers. Her professional pursuits ranged from modeling to Human Resource Manager and lastly to her most cherished calling as the Director of Caterific, the catering company operated by her family’s grocery chain, Community Pride. Her time as the Director of Caterific allowed Cynthia to coalesce her many artistic passions, including her love of greenery, to create the most captivating and eclectic atmospheres for every catering event she executed. Her vision and talent propelled Caterific to great heights, hosting events for a long list of esteemed clients throughout the City of Richmond, including the first African-American Governor of Virginia, the Honorable L. Douglas Wilder.

Of all her passions, Cynthia’s most enduring love was for family. She viewed family and the bonds of those relationships, as the strength that kept her life moving forward. Along with her husband, Ken and their dogs, Cody and Cary, Cynthia is survived by her son and “heart”, Jae (Keshia) Scott; grandson and “Pride and Joy”, Leslie Scott; mother, Helen “Mama J” Johnson; brothers, Herbert “Butch” (Cynthia) Johnson, Van (Diane) Johnson, Kevin Johnson and Jonathan “Johnny” (Lisa) Johnson; her eternal friend and confidant, Eloise Underwood; her neighbors and guardian angels, Jenny and Johnny; and a host of other relatives and loving friends. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd.