By james art 
Funeral services for Sen. Geraldine Thompson It will be held next week, a family spokesman confirmed on Monday.
The 76-year-old longtime Orlando legislator died last week from operating complications. Thompson is known as Trailblazer, a defender of civil rights and a historian and storyteller of Orlando.
Public viewing is scheduled from 3 to 5pm, February 27 at The church of the majestic life821 S Kirkman Road in Orlando.
“Home service” is scheduled for 11am, February 28 and WOmen is encouraged to wear scarves in honor of Thompson, who loved the accessory.
In addition, other memorial services will be held later on February 27 for Links Incorporated and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.
Government Ron Roanis was asked on Friday At his press conference When he plans to schedule special elections to fill the Senate Senate’s place of Thompson 15.
Human said it was too early to set a date, stating that he would probably announce the date after her funeral and work with the Orange County to find a convenient time.
“We are ready to hold special elections after being called by the governor of the landing and we will work closely with our state partners,” the Orange County County Election Head Karen Castor Dentel He said.
For nearly two decades, Thompson has been an Orlando either in the House or in the Senate during his long political career.
“Senator Geraldine Thompson was a real Trailblazer in Florida’s policy. A civil servant throughout life and a civil rights fighter, her impact on Florida extended far beyond the average chosen employee. In the course of her career, she supports the expansion of access to healthcare, giving our children the education they deserve and preserving black history and culture -most of all with the creation of the Afro -American Museum and Wells’Built Culture Orlando, “the Florida Democratic Party said in a statement.
“The Democratic Party in Florida grieves with family, friends and voters. Let us all work to fulfill her inheritance. “