Elizabeth Carter Thornton

Elizabeth Thornton Obituary

Stockton, CA

Elizabeth Carter Thornton

Oct. 12, 1923 - Dec. 7, 2008

Elizabeth Carter Thornton, affectionately known as "Geri" was a loving mother to many as well as

her own children. She served organizing civil rights marches and other community events, and a faithful member of Little Flock Baptist Church. She loved people, her family was the highlight of her life. She is survived by her loving children, Don Carter, Sr., Sharol Carter-LaTour, and Rita Carter Overstreet, a son, Joe Carter preceded her in death, a brother James Crayton,14 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and many friends.

Service: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at 11:00 a.m., Little Flock Missionary Baptist Church, 1845 W. Washington St. Committal: Stockton Rural Cemetery. Guest book sign on: www.thompson memorialchapel.com

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Published by The Record on Dec. 16, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Elizabeth Thornton

11 Entries

Henry Ora & Husani Hill

December 17, 2008

To Rita & Family:

We are truly sorry for your lost. You all are in our prayers and you have our deepest sympathy. And Rita we are praying that God gives you and your family the strength to get through this. If you need us give us a call.
Much love and prayers.

Carolyn Hopkins & Family

December 16, 2008

Don and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Jennifer Boylan

December 16, 2008

Dear Family,
I will always remember your mother's sweet little voice and kind words. I wish I had known her more, but feel I know her goodness and sweetness better as expressed through all of you and your lives. My prayers are with you and I am here for whatever you need, loving you and sharing your loss. Jazzie, thank you for sharing that precious poem and I know your words were so appreciated. Rita, I pray for your strength and encouragement during this difficult time. God bless and keep you all.
Love, Jennifer

Linda Thomas

December 16, 2008

To the family
Mother Thornton, will be forever missed by her second family here at Little Flock, I will for ever remember her loving smile and kind words. May God forever keep you all in his loving arms.

Marsha Witherspoon

December 16, 2008

Rita and Family...Way back to the days of Grant School .. 1960.. I met you and we shared all of our school days..Your Mom was always there for you and to make sure that all of us were staying on track..She was like a Second Mom to Many, a Loyal Supporter and a Great Shoulder to lean on with an understanding Ear.. as we grew to adulthood, she was still there for us and as my Parents and Nana Passed she still had words of encouragement for me.. Rita, your Mom was an important part of Your Life as well as our lives and she had accomplished the works that God had led her to do..Now it is time that she Retire and Go Home to Live with God and that she has done.. God will give you the strength to go on and you will have all the Memories of your Mom to Cherish... Love and Prayers to You, Rachelle and the Carter Family

arlene howard

December 16, 2008

To the Family: I send you my prayers and I hope during this time you find the strength from our heavenly father to keep the faith and trust in him to know she is at a better place,Home sweet Home. Love you all.

Andy Rallojay

December 16, 2008

Mrs. "C" was always there for the neighborhood children. She was my den mother and my sister's brownie leader. If you needed a hug, a smile, a stearn look, she was there. I loved her alot. My prayers go out to Don and his sisters at this time of sorrow.

Cassandra Vigil

December 16, 2008

I met "Ms Carter" when my brother, Charles and her son, Don played Babe Ruth baseball. Throughtout the years whenever I saw her she always made me feel special. A person like her will truly be missed.
Cassandra (Alexander) Vigil

Wanda Stuart-Standart

December 16, 2008

I have known Mrs. Carter-Thornton, all my life. She was a loving mother, friend and confidante. As we were growing, she helped my mother, bothers, sister and myself in more ways than one. She will surely be missed by all.

Tanya (Neicey) Smith

December 16, 2008

To the Carter-Thornton Family:
You are truly in my prayers, I will never forget the impact that Mrs. Thronton (Granny) had on my life!

CLARA Wilbon

December 16, 2008

Family,

Let's show Grandma Carter's loving ways for the remainder of our lives. I am truly grateful to have been part of your family. She informed me that I needed to continue to pray. She always was in my corner. She had to correct me many times. For that I am thankful. You can count on me . Remember the Lord is our strength.

Much Love,
Clara

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