Mattie Ruth Thornton Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Mattie Ruth Thornton of Waycross, Georgia, who passed away on August 13, 2021 at the age of 90. 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 Mattie Ruth Thornton to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph H. Brown and Mary Fannie McNair Brown; her husband Walter Reynolds Thornton; her sons, James W. Thornton and Ralph Edward Thornton; her great grandchildren, McCall "Mac" Alexander Carmichael and James Trevor "Trey" Manders; and her brothers, Palmer Brown and Robert H. Brown.
She is survived by: her children, Glenda Diane Pittman (Dennis) of Waycross and John C. Thornton (Elaine) of Folkston. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
