Graveside service for Mrs. Mary Fanning Thornton, age 96, of Fayetteville, TN, will be conducted at 10:00 AM on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Bro. Mike Robertson officiating.
Survivors include her daughter, Vera Ellen (Ed) Campbell of Fayetteville, TN; sons, Wayne (Cathy) Thornton and Raymond (Arlene Ann) Thornton; grandchildren, Douglas (Cindy) Campbell, Lee (Stacy) Campbell, Scharlene (Lonnie) Jennings, Raymond (Samantha) Thornton, Danessa (David) Herd, Shanna (Andy) Rodriguez, Courtney (Chad) Brow; fifteen great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Wilson Thornton and parents, Rufus Talley and Vera Gattis Fanning.
Visitation with family will be held Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Higgins Funeral Home. Higgins is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Thornton.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lincoln Home Health and Hospice at 2250 Thornton Taylor Pkwy B, Fayetteville, TN 37334.
7 Comments To "Mary Fanning Thornton"
#1 Comment By Joyce Kelso Johnson On March 13, 2018 @ 6:26 pm
Dear Family I am so sorry for you loss. I hope she had a long and happy life and I know she did as I know so many of you. I do not care how old we will always miss them, you will be in my Prayers. Love to all of you.
#2 Comment By Brenda Gatlin On March 13, 2018 @ 7:28 pm
Vera, Your Mom will never die as long as you are living… You look just like her, such pretty women.. I love you, Brenda
#3 Comment By Kim Halcomb Cowart On March 13, 2018 @ 10:56 pm
Ms. Vera, Lee, Doug, Tyler, Trent, & family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. May God help to provide comfort and may all your wonderful memories help to heal your hearts.
#4 Comment By Brenda Burns On March 14, 2018 @ 12:33 am
Vera,Doug ,Trent ,Chrissy,Trent Tyler ,Lee evan,Shanna,Carson,Wayne and Family.I am so sorry for all of your loss.This Lady was one of te sweetest ladies ,i had ever met .She was a true Southern Belle.She was outgoinging ,funny and sincere.I couldn’t have met a nicer women.She will greatly be missed ,but God needed another Angel .May God wrap his arms around each of you .May you remember her life and Memories for i know each day you will see something tht reminds you of her .God Bess You ,Brenda & Joe Burns and Mattie
#5 Comment By Brenda Burns On March 14, 2018 @ 12:34 am
Vera,Doug ,Trent ,Chrissy,Trent Tyler ,Lee evan,Shanna,Carson,Callie Wayne and Family.I am so sorry for all of your loss.This Lady was one of te sweetest ladies ,i had ever met .She was a true Southern Belle.She was outgoinging ,funny and sincere.I couldn’t have met a nicer women.She will greatly be missed ,but God needed another Angel .May God wrap his arms around each of you .May you remember her life and Memories for i know each day you will see something tht reminds you of her .God Bess You ,Brenda & Joe Burns and Mattie
#6 Comment By Brenda Fairbanks On March 14, 2018 @ 12:58 am
Vera, Mama and I will be praying for comfort during this for the family.
#7 Comment By Wilma Faulkner On March 14, 2018 @ 3:18 am
Cousins, so sorry for your loss. Aunt Mary was an awesome aunt. Have so many fond memories of being with her. May our precious LORD hold you close to HIS holy chest and give you peace during your time of sorrow. Loves, Wilma & John