Dorothy Thornton's obituary , Passed away on August 8, 2021 in Watkinsville, Georgia

Dorothy Thornton

November 30, 1943 - August 8, 2021 (77 years old)

Watkinsville, Georgia

Dorothy Thornton's obituary , Passed away on August 8, 2021 in Watkinsville, Georgia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home

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Dorothy Thornton

November 30, 1943 - August 8, 2021 (77 years old)

Watkinsville, Georgia

Dorothy Thornton Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Dorothy Thornton of Watkinsville, Georgia, who passed away on August 8, 2021, at the age of 77, leaving to mourn family and friends. 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 Dorothy Thornton to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Cleo Carithers and Kate Alline Parham Carithers; her husband Clarence Emerson Thornton, Jr.; and her siblings, Peggy Carithers, Aldine Carithers and Louise Maddox.

She is survived by: her daughters, Sabrina Thornton, Heather Sykes (Tim), Patsy McWhorter (Doug) and Rita Draher; her grandchildren, Edward Draher, Jr., Amber Draher, Jamie Draher, Chelsea McWhorter, Brooke McWhorter, Vanessa Sykes, Clarence "Lance" Sykes, Destiny Sykes and Amber Sykes; and her siblings, Kenneth Carithers (Debbie), William Carithers (June), Ronnie Carithers (Dottie) and Sara Cook. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home



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Aug 12

Visitation

Lord and Stephens Funeral Home
1211 Jimmy Daniel Rd, Watkinsville, GA 30677

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Aug 13

Graveside service

Mars Hill Baptist Church
2661 Mars Hill Rd, Watkinsville, GA 30677

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