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Mrs. Carol Christiana Thornton, age 88, of Meadows of Dan, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at her home. She was born July 11, 1936, in Pleasantville, New York to the late George and Audrey Hagan Christiana. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, George Lumpkin, Sr.; her second husband, Wesley Burton Sehen; and her brother, Bobby Christiana. Carol was a member of Meadows of Dan Baptist Church. She enjoyed being involved in her church, staying active, and traveling. One of her greatest joys was spending time with her family.
Carol is survived by her husband, Dick Thornton; her children, George Lumpkin, Jr., Mick Lumpkin, Carol Thornton, Audrey Aldana, and Tommy Lumpkin; twelve grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; brothers, Michael Christiana, Jerry Christiana, David Christiana, Chris Christiana, and Byron Christiana; and a sister, Margie Bandas.
Funeral service for Mrs. Thornton will be held on Monday, June 30, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. at Meadows of Dan Baptist Church with Pastor Michael Shockley officiating. Burial will follow in the Sehen-Knowles-Eden Cemetery in Meadows of Dan, Virginia. Family will receive friends from 12:00 noon until the time of the service at the church. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.moodyfueneralservices.com.
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