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1952

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2016

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Carolyn Thornton Obituary

Carolyn Ann Thornton entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 30, 2016. Wife of Richard Thornton of Austin, TX. Daughter of the late Oscar Wilson and Dora Botley Wilson. Devoted mother of Ernie Anderson, Ronnie Anderson, Akesha Santa Marina, Christopher Anderson, Avery Anderson, Travis Anderson, and Jolanda Anderson. Sister of Cora Owens, Betty Anderson Browder, Justine Perkins, Curtis Wilson, Sr., Kenneth, Bobbie and Terry Wilson, Icee Mae Weatherspoon, and the late Debra Anderson King, Jessie Willie Lee Anderson and Ledell Wilson. She is also survived by her grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 11:00am at Majestic Mortuary 1833 Oretha C. Haley Blvd. Visitation will begin at 10:00am. Interment in Holt Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Majestic Mortuary (504)523-5872.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Oct. 5 to Oct. 7, 2016.

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Alicia Butler

September 29, 2024

I miss you, sorely.

Tania Wright

October 7, 2016

I still smile each time I think of her. "That boy can get a check", I can still hear her say. Thank you Carolyn for my frequently used discriptor.

sandy

October 6, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Tanya Jackson

October 6, 2016

Avery, I am so very sorry for you and your family's loss. May God comfort you during this time.

Alicia Butler

October 5, 2016

I'll, forever, miss and love you. Take flight, my angel. Your fight is over. Your battle has been won. I love you, my Carol, my confidant...... my friend.

October 5, 2016

May the God of all comfort be with family and loved ones.

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1833 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70113

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