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Thornton Funeral Home, P.A. - Indian HeadEleanor Simms Obituary
Eleanor Simms transitioned March 3, 2026.
Friends may visit with the family Friday, March 27th from 3-6pm in The Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, 3439 Livingston Road Indian Head, MD 20640 and on Saturday, March 28th from 10:00 am until time of funeral service at 11:00 am in The Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home. Interment immediately to follow at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery La Plata, MD.
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Upcoming Events
Mar
27
Visitation
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Thornton Funeral Home P.A.
3439 Livingston Rd, Indian Head, MD 20640
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsMar
28
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Thornton Funeral Home P.A.
3439 Livingston Rd, Indian Head, MD 20640
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsMar
28
Funeral service
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Thornton Funeral Home P.A.
3439 Livingston Rd, Indian Head, MD 20640
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