Geraldine Thompson, Orlando and Florida Senate

‘Trailblazer’ Geraldine Thompson remembered in Orlando memorial service
Thompson, 76, died Feb. 13 following complications from knee replacement surgery, after having represented western Orange County for more than 16 years as a Democrat in the Florida Legislature in
Celebrating Orlando’s Beloved Senator Geraldine Thompson
Feb. 13, Senator Geraldine Thompson, representing Florida Senate District 15, passed away due to complications from a knee replacement surgery. Let’s take a look at her many contributions to Orlando’s vibrant community and her many professional achievements.
As Sen. Geraldine Thompson is mourned, Florida lawmakers make sure her 2025 session proposals are heard
State Sen. Geraldine Thompson planned to introduce several bills and budget requests during the annual Florida legislative session, which starts next week. With Thompson’s sudden death earlier this month,
Sen. Geraldine Thompson’s funeral draws thousands in Orlando
As Sen. Geraldine Thompson is laid to rest on Friday, many are expected to be on hand to remember and celebrate her life. Thompson died earlier this month following complications from surgery. On Thursday,
Community gathers to honor legacy of late Florida state Sen. Geraldine Thompson
Family, friends and those who have followed Florida state Sen. Geraldine Thompson's career for decades gathered Thursday at Majestic Life Church in Orlando to pay their respects. Thompson was 76 years old when she died due to complications from knee replacement surgery.
Funeral services set for Geraldine Thompson in Orlando
Funeral services for Sen. Geraldine Thompson will take place next week, a spokesman for the family confirmed Monday. The 76-year-old longtime Orlando lawmaker died last week from surgery complications. Thompson has been known as a trailblazer, a civil rights advocate, and a historian and storyteller of Orlando.
‘She got it done:’ Florida Civil Rights Museum remembers Sen. Geraldine Thompson
A beloved member of the Florida Senate will be laid to rest this week. Two Tallahassee museum directors are still trying to process life without Sen. Geraldine Thompson.
Thousands gather at funeral service to remember Sen. Geraldine Thompson
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Community bids farewell to state senator, historian Geraldine Thompson
The popular Democratic state senator who represented Orange County in Tallahassee for two decades died Feb. 13 following ...
Editorial: Sen. Geraldine Thompson showed Floridians what a true servant leader looks like
Thompson, who died last week of complications from knee surgery, wasn’t worried about getting credit. She was focused on the ...