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Obituary For Carolyn Ann Thornton-Clark

On August 21, 1951, a beautiful baby girl, Carolyn Ann Thornton, was born to Jimmie Lee Thornton and Louise Thomas Thornton, in Gifford, Florida.

Carolyn attended Gifford High School, from kindergarten until she graduated in 1969. During her time at Gifford High School, she was a May Queen, a cheerleader, a member of the basketball team and first attendant on the homecoming court.

Carolyn committed her life to God in April of 1970, at a tent revival service in Gifford, Florida. Throughout her childhood and young adult life, she attended and was a member of Northside Church of God (Northside Agape Ministries). Later in life she joined Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, where she remained a member until her passing.

Although Carolyn spent most of her life as a resident of Indian River County, as a young woman she briefly resided in New Jersey and Connecticut. Carolyn married her high school sweetheart, Anthony Clark and before the dissolution of their union, two beautiful girls were born; Shenitta Lachelle Clark and Michell Antoinette Clark. Carolyn also played a pivotal parenting role in the life of Chauncey Stovall.

She started her professional career as a Certified Nursing Assistant in Connecticut. She later returned to Indian River County where she was employed, as an assembler, building airplanes at Piper Aircraft. Carolyn then became employed at Indian River Medical Center (Cleveland Clinic), where she worked as an Administrative Central Control (A.C.C.) Clerk for 30 years, prior to her retirement in 2006.

Carolyn was an amazing, loving and selfless mother, who dedicated her life to the wellbeing of her children. She also served as a mother figure to several of her nieces and nephews. She was a devoted and proud grandmother, who never missed an opportunity to attend her grandchildren’s academic and sporting events, plays and birthday parties; even during her extended illness later in life. She was kind, loved to dance, had a great sense of humor and enjoyed telling a good joke.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, Jimmie Lee and Louise Thornton; brothers, Leroy Thornton and Charlie Lee Thornton; sister, Ella Mae Thornton; and son-in-law, Charles Washington, Jr.

She leaves to cherish her memories: her daughters, Shenitta (Timothy) Evans and Michell Washington; son, Chauncey (Latoya) Stovall; grandchildren, Tyler Washington, Tyrrell Washington, Cassidy Stinson, Candaice Stinson, Chauncey Stovall, Jr., Paris Moore, Kendrick Washington and Keenon Washington; brother, Johnnie (Margaret) Thornton; sisters, Addie B. Bennett, Mattie Hunter, Emma Thornton and Sabrina (Edward) Lewis; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, whom she loved and adored.

Wake:

Friday, March 1st at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church 4360 30th Avenue Gifford, FL 32960.

Public Viewing: 5:00-7:00 PM

Funeral: Saturday, March 2nd at 11 AM at Kings Baptist Church 3235 58th Avenue Vero Beach, FL 32966

Repast: Gifford Community Center 4875 43rd Avenue Vero Beach, FL 32960

Guest Book

Please accept my sincere expressions of sympathy to the family during this difficult time. May God's promise that we will see our loved ones again comfort and strengthen you. John 5:28,29;6:40 Barbara Lee

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My sincere and heartfelt sympathies are to the entire family. Carolyn was a rose among the Thornton family, her smile was like a bloom that never faded. Her memories will forever stay in all of our hearts.

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We're sorry about the passing of your love one, our condolences to the family and friends, May she RIP. Leonard and Alma Green Dixon

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Sorry for your loss. May God strengthen your family and comfort you. Rev 21:3,4

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Tootsie, Michelle, Although no words can take away the sorrow that you bear. May it be comforting to you, to know that others care. Your mom was a beautiful person inside and out with a beautiful smile. Keep the fond memories of your mom in your hearts daily. With Heartfelt condolences, Francina "Tiny Cobb" White Class of 1969

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"Rest In Peace and Paradise Carolyn"!!! I will always remember you as a very sweet, kind and beautiful classmate of the Class of 1969, Gifford High School Tigers!!! Godspeed and May God overshadow and comfort your daughters, and entire family with his Loving Peace and Jesus keep them all in his care always! God Bless you ALL. Vivian D.Bryant, Katie Bryant-Edwards and Family

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