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Vonciel Thornton Obituary

THORNTON Vonciel Craft Thornton departed this life on Monday October 15, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Oliver Thornton, mother of Debbie Harleaux, Deidra Shaw, Sharletreia Willis, Darryl, Oliver L., Tyron and Jakiel Thornton; Stepmother to Dorothy Perry; 13 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Sister of Dorothy Johnson. Annie Lee Robertson, Ella Mae Harvey, Lucy B. Williams, Jessie Bell Fredricks, Zaddie Reed, Ellen Roche, Larry Craft, the late Florel Hollowell, Thelma Greenwood, Luther D. Craft, Ezekiel "Jack" Craft, Roosevelt Craft and Warren Craft. She was also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be held at West Sunny Hill Baptist Church 05 West Sunny Hill Rd. Tylertown Ms. On Monday October 22, 2012 at 11:00am and visitation 10:00am. Interment East Sunny Hill MBC, Tylertown Ms. Craft Funeral Home, McComb Ms. In charge of the arrangements.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Oct. 19 to Oct. 21, 2012.

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October 23, 2012

praying for you all aunt voncile was a wonderful aunt she will truley be missed ... love you all your cousin bert

October 23, 2012

With deepest sympathy. My prayers and thoughts are with the entire family. May God continue to give you strenght as you go through this trying time. With everlasting love ... Deborah (Harris-Reddick) Henson (Dallas, TX).

October 22, 2012

My prayers are with you, I know your pain, Remember to stat close, and know that she is with GOD. Love you all very much Carolyn Greenwood Coleman

Gaynell Mosley

October 22, 2012

To: Diedra ,
My prayers are with you , it's hard to lose a mother but God knows best she is in good hands , stay strong my sister , Love you .

CARRINGTON PLACE OF NEW ORLEANS

October 22, 2012

From the residents and staff of Carrington Place of New Orleans , Our thoughts and prayers are with you .

Monique "Goldie" Craft-Henyard

October 21, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Toni Reed, Jack, Jared, and Jalen Webb

October 21, 2012

God is a very present help in times of trouble, weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. Aunt Vonciel's memories will always be with us, her joy and laughs were contagious and now she is resting with our Father. May God be your strength at this difficult time.

Patsy Kennedy Thornton

October 21, 2012

Thornton Family

You are in my Prayers in your times of Sorrow, But hold on to God unchanging Hands He will never leave you he with you always even to the end.

yvonne craft pierre

October 21, 2012

God will fix it for you all trust him you
will understand it bye and bye
God bless you and your family.

Mary and Herbert Harris

October 20, 2012

With deep sympathy in these times our Father is your strength,crag, stronghold, provider of escape shield,secure height, protector and salvation He will make you firm He will make you strong may, He continue to bless you all Love Herbert, Mary and family

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