Frances Emolyn Thornton Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Frances Emolyn Thornton (Statham, Georgia), who passed away on August 17, 2018 at the age of 96. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ottis Roscoe and Catherine Wages Grizzle; her husband Clyde A. Thornton; her daughter Kay Melvin; her siblings, Lewis Grizzle, Quilla Grizzle and Louise Morgan; and her grandchild Brooks Thornton.
She is survived by: her sons, Bob Thornton of Chamblee, Phil Thornton (Jennifer) of Benton, TN and Alton Thornton (Freida) of Athens; her sister Betty Perkins of Hull; and her grandchildren, Blake Thornton, Mark Melvin, Michael Melvin, Quincy Damron and Asa Thornton.