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Nancye Thornberry Obituary
HUDNALL PALAS THORNBERRY, 89
LAKELAND - Nancye Palas Thornberry, 89, passed at home on March 24, 2020.
Born December 15, 1930, Bourbon County, KY to Ruby Lillian Frakes and William Martin Hudnall. Graduate Eastern KY University, Alumni Hall of Fame. 1968, moved to Lakeland, married Rudy Thornberry, Florida Tile VP. Notable achievements: Kathleen Middle, Lakeland High School teacher; director Polk Museum of Art, established Mayfaire-by-the Lake; founder Polk Senior Games, volunteer 27 yrs; Polk County Woman of Distinction; Polk County Sports Hall of Fame; Lakeland Rotary 4 Way Test Award; Lakeland City Maker Award; Key to City of Lakeland... twice.
Survived by Lisa Martin Palas, Deena Palas Wilbur, Gus Palas (Lisa Lynne) (Lakeland), Julie Palas (WV), Linda Thornberry Bradley (Wally, St. Augustine), Bruce Thornberry (Pam, VA); grandchildren, Tommy Bradley, Travis Adams, Nancye Blair Black, Amy Adams Mason, Nick Wilbur, Deah Rae Ennis, Matt Wilbur, Blake Bradley, Turner Thornberry; 16 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband of 41 years, Rudy Thornberry.
Memorial donations to Polk Senior Games, 515 E Boulevard St, Bartow 33830.
Service announced at later time.
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Darbi Peterson
April 2, 2020
Mrs. Thornberry was my physical education instructor at Kathleen Jr. High School for two years. What a wonderful lady and instructor she was! I've thought of her fondly throughout the years. Rest in Peace Mrs. Thornberry.
xDaniel Bray
April 2, 2020
I new Mrs.Thornberry at school and from her daughter. She was always very kind to me.I am not surprised by her many achievements. My condolences to her family.
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Michele Lewis
March 30, 2020
Michele Lewis
March 30, 2020
My prayers are with the family at this sad time. I will miss you Ms Nancye and it was a pleasure getting to know you and your family through valet service at the hospital. I was so sad to hear the news and will miss you. You always told me you wanted to meet my Dad, who just passed also.. now you are with him and my sister. Much love my sweet lady ❤
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