MONTICELLO, Ind. — Funeral services will be held this week for an Indiana State Police trooper and her daughter who died in a house fire in Monticello.
(NOTE: The video in the player above is from a Feb. 20, 2022 report on a vigil remembering Stephanie and Mya Thompson.)
ISP Sgt. Stephanie Thompson and her 17-year-old daughter, Mya, died in the fire Feb. 17 at their home in the White County city. Stephanie Thompson was a 23-year state police veteran, who had received the department's Lifesaving Award and a Letter of Commendation Award during her career.
Mya Thompson was a star swimmer at Twin Lakes High School, competing in the state finals earlier this month as a junior. She also played tennis for her school and was part of the National Honor Society and the White County 4-H, according to an obituary for the women.
The community gathered Sunday to remember the women during a vigil at Twin Lakes High School.
Services for Stephanie and Mya will be held Thursday and Friday this week in Monticello.
Their visitation is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 24 from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Twin Lakes High School Main Gym. Funeral services will be held the following day at the gym, starting at 11 a.m.
RELATED: Read Stephanie and Mya's obituary
The Thompsons will be laid to rest at Riverview I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Monticello.
The procession route from the high school to the cemetery will travel as follows:
- Twin Lakes High School. 300 3rd Street, Monticello, IN 47960
- Ohio Street to 3rd Street
- Left on 3rd Street to Harrison Street
- The procession will pass under a Garrison Flag at Harrison and Illinois streets
- Right on Harrison Street to Main Street
- Left on Main Street to US 24
- Right on US 24 to Washington Street
- Right Washington Street
- Left to continue on Washington Street, which turns into Riverview Road
- Continue on Riverview Road to IOOF Riverview Cemetery
Donations in memory of Stephanie Thompson can be made to the Indiana State Police Alliance, while donations in her daughter's memory may be made to the Indian Aquatic Booster Club, Inc. or to a scholarship fund being set up through the Community Foundation of White County.