Aaliyah Renae Thornton, 27, of Memphis, TN passed away on Tuesday June 03, 2025 at Saint Francis Hospital Bartlett in Memphis, Tennessee. Aaliyah was born on Tuesday December 16, 1997 to Alan Thornton and April Ward McGrory in Memphis, Tennessee. She is survived by her parents, April Ward McGrory (David) and Alan Thornton (Sharonda) and eight siblings, Michael Allan Guy, Alan Thornton Jr., Antavious Thornton, Kentrell Williams, Ameria Thornton, Mariyah Thornton, Mikaela Guy, and Destiney Vinson. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 10th, 2025 from 9:00 am - 10:55 am at Oak Grove M B Church located 7317 Highway 64 Memphis, TN 38133. Funeral services will be on Tuesday, June 10th, 2025 at 11:00 AM in the Oak Grove M B Church with Pastor Donald Johnson officiating. Burial will take place at Pleasant Rest Memorial Gardens.
Taire Lynch sent Serene Lily Basket for Aaliyah Renae Thornton - June 08, 2025
Dericho Payne sent Sweet Moments for Aaliyah Renae Thornton - June 06, 2025
I'm so sorry for your loss and me and my family will keep you all in our prayers‼️🙏 Miracle Wiggins Father‼️🙏
Liyah Pooh you are dearly loved and truly missed. Sending prayers, hugs and love to the entire family. I want you all to know how deeply sorry I am for your loss. There are no perfect words in moments like these, only love, prayers, and the promise that you are not alone. I see your pain, and I carry itvwith you. I pray for comfort during the quiet hours, strength in the hardest moments, and healing that gently finds its way into your hearts over time. Liyah Pooh was special, and her light lives on in each of you. In your laughter. In your memories. In your love for one another. Please know I am here, to listen, to support, and to help carry the weight whenever you need me. With all my love and deepest sympathy, Shannon Dabney and family.
I am praying for the peace of God for you all in your this time of grief! God says he is near to the brokenhearted, please allow him to sit with you all during this time. May her soul rest in eternal peace.
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