Esther Thornton Obituary

Mrs. Esther Carter Thornton, formerly of 1536 N. Cleveland Ave., was born Aug. 25, 1918, in Pittsylvania County, Va., to the late James Monroe and Mary Eliza Carter. She departed this life Sunday, July 11, 2004, at the Brian Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was educated in the Axton, Va., school system. Mrs. Thornton was a member of Antioch Baptist Church, where she sang in the adult choir. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles C. Thornton Jr.; a son, Harold; three sisters and five brothers. Esther leaves her loving memory to be cherished by a son, Charles M. (spouse Linda) Thornton of Southfield, Mich.; two grandchildren; four great- grandchildren; a sister-in-law; and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. The funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 19, at the Antioch Baptist Church with the Rev J.L. Montgomery officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at the church Monday. (Hooper)