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Maria Thornton Obituary

Maria Thornton NORFOLK - Maria Thornton, 54, of the 500 block of Tidewater Drive, died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009. A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, 2009, in Campostella Seventh-day Adventist Church. Hale Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Feb. 25, 2009.

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February 26, 2009

Please accept my condolences for your loss. May God grant you peace as only he can. Psalm 23. Your family will be in my prayers.

Pamela Scott

February 25, 2009

To DeShaun and Family: May God Bless you in your time of grief. Your mother is with Our Lord and Saviour in the Sky. Just remember God only takes the best..

Shawn & Tonya Norman

February 25, 2009

To the Family of Ms. Maria Thornton
The Norman Family send our condolences in this time of need. Your family are in our prayers.

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