Shirley Thornton Obituary

We bid farewell to Shirley Thornton of Minor Hill, Tennessee, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 5, 2025 at the age of 77. Shirley touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. 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 Shirley Thornton to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Louis Kates and Perlie Howard Kates; and her siblings, Barbara Ann Graves and Thomas Leroy Kates. She is survived by: her husband Joe Thornton of Minor Hill; her children, Joey Thornton (Lisa Cherry) of Pulaski and Glenda Weaver (Keith) of Pulaski; her sisters, Bonnie Swanner of Goodspring, Kathy Long and Judy Mayo (Robert) of Pulaski; her grandchildren, Candy Burtram (Justin) and Tanner Mayo (Chelsie); and her great grandchildren, Riley Jane, Aiden, Hardin and Lincoln Wiley. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, friends.