Barbara Jean Thornton, 83, of Memphis, TN passed away on July 11, 2026 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 21st, 2026 from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm at R.S. Lewis and Sons Funeral Home, 3651 Austin Peay Hwy, Memphis, TN 38128
Funeral services will be on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026 at 10:00 am at New Salem Baptist Church 2237 S Parkway E, Memphis, TN.

Burial will take place at West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery.