Annie Elizabeth (Liz) Thornton

Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Elizabeth (Liz) Thornton was held 3 PM Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Dekalb Baptist Church. Rev. James A. Ruffin officiated. Interment in Pine Crest Cemetery. John E. Stephens Chapel in charge.

Mrs. Thornton, 88, passed away Monday, January 27, 2020 at Mississippi Care Center of Dekalb. She worked in West Kemper School System Cafeteria for many years. Hobbies include playing dominos, bingo, embroidering, reading her bible. Member of Dekalb Baptist Church, church choir and handbell choir.

Preceded in death: Parents, Clim Douglas Thomas, Farrah Mae Lang Thomas; Husband, Joel Thornton; Sister, Betty Mae Thomas Eldridge Henson; Brothers, William Davis “Bill” Thomas, Jimmie Gray “Jim” Thomas.

Survivors: Host of nieces and nephews.

Special “thank you” to the staff of Mississippi Care Center of Dekalb and Quality Hospice.

Pallbearers: Tommy Holland, Jimmy Buchanan, Austin Buchanan, Conner Buchanan, Kenneth Thomas, Tommy Eldridge, Dave Thomas, Tyler Holland, Haley Holland.