Lillian Batte Thornton Obituary
In loving memory of Lillian Batte Thornton (Raleigh, Mississippi), who departed this world on March 31, 2025 at the age of 91. Lillian Batte leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lillian Batte Thornton to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Beuel Batte and Lela Batte; her husband John Thornton; and her daughters, Cathy Miller and Deborah Gallant.
She is survived by: her children, Theresa Richardson (Russell "Rusty") and David Thornton; her son-in-law William "Billy" Miller; her grandchildren, Melanie Korniotatkis, Ronald "Ronny" Richardson (Meghan), Randall "Randy" Richardson (Marcella), Sarah Harden (Dan) and Delaney Thornton; and her great grandchildren, Lillian "Lila" Richardson, Barrett Richardson, Rowan Richardson and Gus Harden. She is also survived by numerous cousins and friends.
In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations be made to the High Hill Cemetery Fund c/o Ruby Gaye McNeil, 140 SCR 37-6 Raleigh, MS 39153.
