Julia Merle Thornton Obituary

In loving memory of Julia Merle Thornton of Columbia, Mississippi, who departed this world on September 13, 2024 at the age of 90. Julia Merle leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Julia Merle Thornton to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Ed Dearmon and Anna Dearmon; her husband Bobby R. Thornton; her siblings, Annie Woodward, Deane Chandler (Jewel Dearmon), Lawrence Dearmon, Leon Dearmon, Eddie Dearmon and Claude Dearmon; her nephew Brent Dearmon; and her close friend Grace Sullivan.

She is survived by: her sons, Rob Thornton and Jon Thornton (Jamie); her grandchildren, Micah Thornton, Noah Thornton and Claire Thornton; her stepgrandchildren, Peyton Ford, Merrick Ford, Hayden Ford, Addyson Walters and Austyn Walters; and her siblings-in-law, Pat Dearmon, Carolyn Thornton and Buddy Thornton (Diane).