Memorial held for student
Posted/updated on: May 6, 2026 at 2:49 am
LINDALE – Residents of Lindale gathered together on Saturday to remember Adrian Sue Thompson, an 8-year-old girl who died on April 16. Saturday’s public memorial service for Adrian was held at the Bethel Bible South Campus in Lindale. The service included congregational hymns, remarks from Adrian’s parents and friends, a presentation on Adrian’s life and a message from Rev. Eric Barton.
Adrian was a Christian and a member of Bethel Bible Church. Outside of school, she was involved in jazz and ballet dancing and enjoyed playing the video game Minecraft and visiting her grandparents in the summer.
The Texas Rangers are investigating Adrian’s death from choking, which has prompted calls for mandatory Heimlich Maneuver training for teachers in Texas.
