Mary Jo

Mary Jo Thornton, age 100, of Farmington, New Mexico, flew into the arms of her loving Savior Jesus Christ on April 10, 2025. She was born to Kelly and Ella Vaughan in Olathe, Colorado on January 24, 1925. She is preceded in death by Glenn Thornton, her husband of 39 years, parents James Kelly and Ella Vaughn, brothers Bob, Ralph, Jim, Edgar, Richard, Jimmie, and sister, Louise.
She is survived by daughter, Donna Scott (John), son, Jim Thornton (Kristie), and sister, Maxine Hobbs. Seven grandchildren include Alia Scott, Lindsey Omar (Yasser), Kole Thornton (Whitney), Marlee Thornton (Nate), Babbette Lister (Les), and Niki Scott. Eight great grandchildren include Kalab, Chyenne, Jacob, Leyton, Kaiya, Kase, Zayd, Hudson, and nephew David Hobbs (Jill).
Graveside Service and burial will be at 10 am on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at Greenlawn Cemetery, 1606 N. Dustin, Farmington, NM with Pastor John Brohn officiating.
Pallbearers will be Jim Thornton, David Hobbs, Kole Thornton, Mike Davidson, Alan Flack, and Jason Oberholser. Honorary Pallbearers will be Les Lister, Brian Shay, Yassar Omar, Nate Anders, Leyton McGeough, and Jacob Lister.
As a young woman, Mary Jo served her country, by working in an airplane factory in California. As well as being a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, Mary Jo excelled at cooking, sewing, and being a church secretary for 15 years. She was generous to a fault and spent many years caring for her brothers. She often sacrificed her own needs for her family. As a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, she loved and enjoyed the ladies in her Sunday school class. We love you, mother, and will miss you. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Mary Jo, please visit our Tree Store.