It is with regret that we announce the passing of Mrs. Geneva Ann Thornton, age 67, of Fayetteville, TN. Mrs. Thornton was a native of Lincoln County, TN and daughter of Dorene Thompson Rogers and the late Thomas Colbert. She enjoyed sewing, crafting and gardening but most of all, she loved her family. Mrs. Thornton passed away on July 20, 2018 at Huntsville Hospital.
Survivors include her husband, Gary Thornton; daughters, Christie Rene (Douglas) Oyler of Huntsville, AL and Sonja (Prescott) Smith of Lynchburg, TN; grandchildren, Ashley (Logan) Carlisle, Shelby Smith, Amber Reid, and Shelton Smith; great-grandchildren, Landon Gage Carlisle and Lane Knox Carlisle; stepdaughter, Shari Dudley; and stepsons, Mike and David Thornton;
A private family service was held with burial in Kelso Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the local chapter of the Multi-County Cancer Support Network, P. O. Box 633, Decherd, TN 37324. Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Thornton.
Sonja and family,
I am so very sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. My heart goes out to you and your family. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Sonya and Prescott, Shelby and Shelton
We’re so sorry for your mother and grandmother. I know the sadness you feel and pray for God’s comfort.
Dear Smith Family,
We are just learning of the passing of your Mother. Know that we are thinking of each of you and praying for you at this time.
Love,
The John Heffington Family
Sonja, my deepest sympathy in the death of you mother. A mother’s death is so hard. Will be praying for God to bless you with His special kind of peace! Much love!
Sonya, I’m sorry to hear of your moms passing. May God provide comfort during this sad time. Prayers are with you.
Sonja and family,
We were sorry to read of your mom’s death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
John and Betty
thinking or your family during this sad time.
May God Bless you all.
Dana Sartain and Mardell Moffett
Sonja,
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. I know she will be missed! Prayers are with you and yours.
Lenace Hyde Vaughn
Thoughts and prayers from The Tanner Family.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sonja,
We are so sorry for the loss of your mother. You have our deep sympathy.
My deepest sympathy to the family