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Joyce Virginia Thompson Thornton, age 90,
of Rogersville, AL, passed away Saturday,
December 26, 2020, at Athens Limestone Hospital.
December 26, 2020, at Athens Limestone Hospital.
Mrs. Thornton was born to Hollis and Mary
Thompson in Anderson, AL, on November 6, 1930.
She lived most of her life in Lauderdale County. She graduated from Lauderdale County High
School as the Class of 1949 Valedictorian. She worked for many years at Wade Electric, Coca-
Cola, Harrison-White Pontiac, and retired from Aetna Life Insurance Co. in 1983. She was a
long-time member of Center Star United Methodist Church where she served as church
historian, participated in UMW, Vacation Bible School, and many other church activities. She
loved her Lord, her family, her many friends, and all animals. Her home became home to many
stray cats and dogs throughout her lifetime. She enjoyed birdwatching, photography, and
traveling as long as her health allowed. She was a lifelong student of history, particularly if it
involved Lauderdale County or WWII. She was blessed with the proverbial "green thumb" and
spent countless hours working in her garden and flower beds.
She lived most of her life in Lauderdale County. She graduated from Lauderdale County High
School as the Class of 1949 Valedictorian. She worked for many years at Wade Electric, Coca-
Cola, Harrison-White Pontiac, and retired from Aetna Life Insurance Co. in 1983. She was a
long-time member of Center Star United Methodist Church where she served as church
historian, participated in UMW, Vacation Bible School, and many other church activities. She
loved her Lord, her family, her many friends, and all animals. Her home became home to many
stray cats and dogs throughout her lifetime. She enjoyed birdwatching, photography, and
traveling as long as her health allowed. She was a lifelong student of history, particularly if it
involved Lauderdale County or WWII. She was blessed with the proverbial "green thumb" and
spent countless hours working in her garden and flower beds.
Mrs. Thornton was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 55 years, Carl Wilton
Thornton; and her sister, Betty McGraw.
Thornton; and her sister, Betty McGraw.
Survivors include two daughters, Lori (Louie) Henry of Birmingham, and Carla (Jack) Sutphen of
Greenwood, MS; four grandchildren, Erin (Matt) Thompson of Montgomery, Kate (Ben)
Hutchison of Denver, CO, Carrie Henry of Miami, FL, and Thornton Henry of Birmingham; four
great-grandchildren, Jack and Nora Thompson and Eli and Emma Hutchison; and four nieces
and nephews.
Greenwood, MS; four grandchildren, Erin (Matt) Thompson of Montgomery, Kate (Ben)
Hutchison of Denver, CO, Carrie Henry of Miami, FL, and Thornton Henry of Birmingham; four
great-grandchildren, Jack and Nora Thompson and Eli and Emma Hutchison; and four nieces
and nephews.
There will be a 11am Graveside Service Thursday at Tri-Cities
Memorial Gardens in Florence, AL with Rev. Greg Cook
officiating.,
The family wishes to offer special thanks
to the staff of Limestone Lodge Memory Care , Athens, for their loving care.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's
Association or to your
local Humane Society.
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1 comment
Donna White
2020-12-30 00:46:00
Sorry to hear of your loss. Mrs. Thornton was a southern lady. Condolences to Carla and Lori and family. RIP Joyce.
