Rachel A. Thornton Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Rachel A. Thornton (Florence, Mississippi), born in Philadelphia, Mississippi, who passed away, on January 19, 2019. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Rachel A. Thornton or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her brother Harold Alford of Brandon, MS; her husband Alan C. Thornton of Florence, MS; and her son Butch Copeland of Clinton, MS.. She is survived by: her daughter Mona Copeland Stovall of Pearl, MS; her grandchildren, Ashley Soelman of Richland, MS, Ricky Depoyster (Lauren) of Florence, MS, Stephen Copeland of Pearl, MS and Chelsea Copeland of Pearl, MS; her great grandchildren, Hunter Glascoe, Brayden Soelman, Cain Depoyster, Bentley Depoyster, Alaine Copeland and Brandon Copeland; her brothers, Ben Alford (Margie) of Jackson, MS, Frank Alford (Brenda) of Houston, TX and Perry Alford (Linda) of Mountain View, AR; and her sister-in-law Peggy Alford of Brandon, MS. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and dear friends.