Nellie Brown Thornton Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Nellie Brown Thornton of Jackson, Georgia, whose life came to an end on January 19, 2025 at the age of 90, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

Though Nellie may no longer walk beside us, her memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Nellie touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In her absence, her spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.

In Lieu of Flowers, Special Olympics Georgia, Online: https://support.specialolympics.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
W.D. Lemon & Sons Funeral Home

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Jan 24

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W.D. Lemon & Sons Funeral Home - McDonough Chapel
300 Griffin St, McDonough, GA 30253

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Jan 25

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Shoal Creek Baptist Church
99 M.L.K. Jr. Blvd, Locust Grove, GA 30248

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Jan 25

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Shoal Creek Baptist Church
99 M.L.K. Jr. Blvd, Locust Grove, GA 30248

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