Mary Lou Thornton Obituary
The memory of Mary Lou Thornton of Melfa, Virginia, who passed away on September 23, 2024 at the age of 81, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Mary Lou may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the echoes of her kindness, the warmth of her embrace, and the light of her enduring love.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James Jessie Johnson and Mary Ann Beach Thorockmorton; and her children, Teresa Parker, Darlene Thornton and Bartine "Bill" Bowen III.
She is survived by: her children, Sandy Bowen (Arron), John Thornton Jr. (Diana), Annette Dunn (Phillip) and Cathy Jo Lilliston (Calvin); and her siblings, Donald Johnson (Jean) and Barbara Craig (Ed). She is also survived by twenty-two grandchildren; and numerous great grandchildren and great greatgrandchildren.
