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Gloria Thornwell Obituary

Family-Placed Death Notice

THORNWELL, Gloria Gloria Hogan Thornwell died at her home in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, on Tuesday, December 15. She was 79 years old. The younger of two daughters, Mrs. Thornwell was born on August 29, 1930 to Kathleen Sewell Milam and William Jeptha Hogan. She was raised in Atlanta, Georgia, graduated from Druid Hills High School, and attended Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia. She was married to Edward Allison Thornwell, Jr, on September 14, 1951. In their 58 years of marriage, they had two children: Karen Kathleen Thornwell and Edward Allison Thornwell, III. Mrs. Thornwell was a member of the Junior League since the 1950's and a trustee of the Forward Arts Foundation since the 1970's. Mr. and Mrs. Thornwell have resided at their home on Pinestream Road for 48 years. She is survived by her husband Edward Allison Thornwell, Jr, her son Edward Allison Thornwell, III, her daughter Karen Thornwell May and husband Manuel Anthony May, her grandsons Theodore Anthony May and Allison Thornwell May, and her sister Bettijo Hogan Trawick. The family will hold a memorial service in Atlanta at a later date. Arrangements by Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, Jacksonville Beach (904) 249-2374.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Dec. 17, 2009.

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Betty Gail (Sewell) Lancaster

December 10, 2022

Although it's been 12 years since Gloria's passing, I find I think of her often. I treasure the times we were together and just wish they had been more frequent. She was a lovely woman who was loved by all who knew her. Betty Gail (Sewell) Lancaster

Betty Gail (Sewell) Lancaster

January 11, 2010

My heart goes out to all of you. Gloria's leaving seemed so sudden, one could hardly take in the idea of her illness and then she was gone. Although I didn't see her often enough, I so enjoyed her frequent telephone calls full of her fun activities, news of the extended family, reminisces of childhood days in Temple, etc. As one ages, it is so nice to have someone who has similar memories of events and people. One initially depends on parents to provide this connection, but when they have passed one finds it gets harder to connect with someone who enjoys talking about the dear people and places that once were but now are not. I shall miss her immensely.

Bill Bazzel

December 19, 2009

Dear Al,
Please know that we are thinking of you at this difficult time. We know she will be greatly missed.
Love Bill

December 17, 2009

Please send me information regarding the Memorial Service.
Carl Harris Sewell
[email protected]

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