Kathleen Thornton Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Kathleen Thornton of Jesup, Georgia, who passed away on July 31, 2020 at the age of 77. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Kathleen Thornton to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Vernon Dave Thornton; her parents, Leon Hires and Maggie Hires; and her siblings, Josephine Meadows, Betty Jean Westberry, Ethelene "Coonie" Carter, Fred Edward Hires, Sr., Ted Malcolm Hires and Leon Edward Hires.
She is survived by: her children, Kim Swartzlander (Kevin) of Jesup and Dave Thornton (Cristy) of Jesup; her grandchildren, Kristi, Keri, Casey (Sarah), Jessica Thornton, Shelbi McKenzie (Nate), Nora, Kate Swindell, Ashley Robertson (Ryan) and Bobby Swartzlander (Toni); her great grandchildren, Hayden Manning, Raelyn Robertson, Sophia, Linlee Swartzlander, Wyatt and Emmi Lou Thornton; and her siblings, Maggieleen Wise (Billy) of Pembroke, Mary Thornton of Vidalia, Carolyn Bauman (Joey) of Jefferson, Gladys Goldberg (Chico) of Sandy Springs and John Hires (Terri) of Dublin. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
