Funeral Held for Kianna Thompson, Beloved Community Member

The 31-year-old was remembered for her warmth, kindness, and dedication to serving others.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 2:35am

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A soft, impressionistic photograph in warm, earthy tones depicting the blurred, close-up face of a smiling woman, conveying a sense of warmth, connection, and community.Kianna Thompson's life was a testament to the power of kindness, empathy, and service to one's community.Livingston Today

Funeral services were held on March 27, 2026 for Kianna Michelle Thompson, a 31-year-old resident of Livingston, Texas who passed away on March 23, 2026. Kianna was remembered as a free spirit whose love and kindness touched everyone who knew her, and who proudly served the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe in various roles over the years.

Why it matters

Kianna's passing is a loss for the close-knit Livingston community, where she was known for her warmth, her deep love for her family and animals, and her commitment to supporting and uplifting the people around her, especially the youth and elders of the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe.

The details

Kianna was preceded in death by several close family members, including her father Joel Scott Thompson and sister Delana Poncho. She is survived by her husband Benjamin Reed, parents Lisa and Steve Wilkerson, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. Kianna worked in various roles serving the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe, including as a Summer Youth Coordinator and with the Tribal Elders Program.

  • Kianna was born on April 13, 1994 in Livingston, Texas.
  • She passed away on March 23, 2026 in Houston, Texas.
  • Funeral services were held on Friday, March 27, 2026 at 3 p.m.

The players

Kianna Michelle Thompson

A 31-year-old resident of Livingston, Texas who was remembered for her warmth, kindness, and dedication to serving her community, especially the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe.

Benjamin Reed

Kianna's husband.

Lisa and Steve Wilkerson

Kianna's parents.

Joel Scott Thompson

Kianna's late father, who she was reunited with after passing.

Delana Poncho

Kianna's late sister, who she was reunited with after passing.

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The takeaway

Kianna's life was a reflection of the values she held dear - love, laughter, service, and connection. Her passing is a profound loss for the Livingston community, but her memory will live on through the lives she touched and the legacy of kindness and compassion she leaves behind.