Funeral service for Mrs. Gladys Bevels Thornton, age 91 of Fayetteville, will be conducted Thursday at 1:00 pm at Higgins Funeral Home with Rev. Edd Templeton and Rev. Todd Jenkins officiating. Burial will follow in Shiloh Cemetery. Mrs. Thornton passed away Monday evening at Lincoln Care Center.
A native of Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late James Baxter and Addie B. Richardson Bevels, worked for C.Y.’s Laundry for 40 years, and was a member of the Fayetteville First Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include her daughters Carol Templeton and husband Ed of Knoxville, Patricia Ann Scott of Fayetteville, sisters Betty Strope of Fayetteville and Frances Nichols of Michigan, nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Thornton was preceded in death by her husband Oddie B. Thornton, daughter Linda Fears and son Jerry Wayne Thornton.
Visitation with the family will be Wednesday evening from 5 until 8 pm at Higgins Funeral Home.
Carol and Edd: On behalf of the Shiloh family, I extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Rev. John Sanders
Pat, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I loved Mrs. Gladys, she was my buddy. She was such a sweet lady.
I met Mrs. Thornton during my time of volunteering at Lincoln Care Center. She was truly a beautiful and lovely lady! I learned of her departure when I went for the BINGO game Wednesday. She was a pure joy to be with and I shall miss her every time I am there – – especially today – – as I think of her family. Love, Tippy
Pat and family,
I’m sadenned to read of the passing of Ms. Gladys. She was such a sweet dear person. Pat, you took great care of her and you will be rewarded for that. Maddie liked to hug her and she’ll miss her and want to know where she is. She has hugged many up there that have found their final resting place. I always tell her that they went home! I hugged your Mother too! I’d known her for years. Please accept my thoughts and prayers because of her passing. Gladys Rest In Peace, sweetie!
Betty Lou Maddox Dunivan
Betty Sue,
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your sister Gladys. I will always remember the night that I spent with you at her house. May God wrap you all in his arms and comfort you.
Sending my deepest sympathy to all the family. May God heal your broken hearts.
Pat So sorry for the loss of your Mom. She was such sweet lady. I will keep you and your family in prayer during this time of sorrow. I pray God will wrap his arms around you and comfort you during this time. Pam Stanley
Betty, wanted to let you know that Schyler and I are thinking of you.