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DOROTHY THORNTON Obituary

DOROTHY
HANCOCK
THORNTON, 87

WINTER HAVEN - Dorothy Hancock Thornton, 87, passed away peacefully at home on July 5th, 2014, from complications of dementia.
Dorothy was born on September 23, 1926 in Kissimmee, Fl. to Steven and Dora Hancock. She met William M Thornton while working in Tampa shortly after World War II. They were married January 9, 1949 and later moved to Washington, DC where Bill completed his education. Bill and Dorothy returned to Florida in 1957. She helped Bill raise the children and was instrumental in helping Bill start Thornton and Company.
Dorothy was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, William M. Thornton. She was also predeceased by her parents and sisters Hilda H. Brooks and Melba Hancock. She is survived by her 3 sons: Steve (Ellen) Thornton and Scott (Jennifer ) Thornton, both of Winter Haven, and Craig Thornton of Blue Ridge, Ga. She is further survived by her two daughters: Kathy (Chesley) Cawthon of Perry, Ga. and Susan Thornton of Winter Haven. She leaves eight grandchildren: Meg Thornton, Clark Thornton, David Thornton, Turner Thornton, Anthony Thornton, Katie Cawthon, Bo Thornton, and Christopher Cawthon. She also leaves numerous nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 on July 11 th at Oak Ridge Funeral Home. There will be a graveside service on Saturday at 11:00 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lake Placid. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Lakeland Christian School or Meals on Wheels.

Published by The Ledger from Jul. 10 to Jul. 11, 2014.
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Dot Thornton was a most kind and serving lady, always speaking well of others. She was devoted to her LORD, her church, her family and her husband.
It was a comfort and joy to know her. I believe she fits the description of the Virtuous Woman in Proverbs 31.

Henry Lewis Smith (Opelika, AL)
Thornton family pastor at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1966-1978

July 18, 2014

May God bless your family. I know you were very blessed to have a mother like Mrs. Thornton. I thank you for letting me be apart of her time on earth. God bless all your family.

Vivian Omahan

July 10, 2014

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