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JANE THORNTON Obituary
THORNTON, 92
Thornton-Holcomb
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LAKELAND - Mrs. Jane 'Evelyn' Thornton passed away Monday, March 28, 2016 in Lakeland.
She was born Jan. 10, 1924 in South Bend, IN to Morris and Elizabeth Marks. She and her husband owned Thornton-Holcomb Funeral Home for many years in Lakeland. Mrs. Thornton was instrumental in helping to start the first YMCA in Lakeland. The first meeting to discuss starting the YMCA was held at the funeral home. She was also a dental hygienist and a member of First United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, 'Pete' R.L. Thornton; and a son, Mike Thornton. Survivors include her sons, Leslie Dean Thornton, Douglas Warner Thornton (Donna) and Steven Morris Thornton (Dara); sisters, Frances Harbaugh and Roberta Louise Billotte; grandchildren, Heather, Les, Hope, Valerie, Doug Jr., Brian, Paul, Hagen and Daniel; great grandchildren, Ambriel, Azariah, Annabelle, Junior, Grace and Ray; daughter in law, Angelique Thornton; caregiver, Donna Jeffords.
Visitation will be Friday from 2-3 PM at the Gentry-Morrison Funeral Home at Serenity Gardens, 3350 Mall Hill Drive. Funeral Services will follow at 3:00 PM in the chapel.
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June 4, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with Doug and the rest of the family. Alecia Parks
Stephanie Browning
April 2, 2016
Our thoughts & prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
Lynn Ehlis Northrup
March 31, 2016
My heart and prayer go out to Doug and Steve. This is such a sad time for them. May your parents always live on in your hearts.
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