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.
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Tanisha Sansbury sent Heartfelt Memories for Barbara Thornton - July 15, 2026
Words can not describe the love and loss of a great Mother,Sister grandmother great grandmother and a wonderful sister in Christ.
My condolences to Darrell and the whole Thornton family. May she rest in peace.
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