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Obituary For Mother Margaret Louise Thornton
Mrs. Margaret Louise Thornton, (affectionately known as The General or GG), was born June 22, 1931 in Siloam, Ga to the late Savannah Merritt and Ezell Kimbro and raised by Mrs. Savannah and her adopted father Mr. Maxey (Rocky Boy) Greene. She transitioned to her heavenly home Friday, September 13, 2024. In addition, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lou Hatchet Thornton.
She embraced Christianity early on and joined New Springfield Baptist Church. She was a woman of faith throughout her life. She taught Sunday School, served dutifully as Church Secretary and sang in the Senior Choir.
She worked tirelessly in service to her community, as a City Council Woman, as a strong NAACP member, volunteering for many charities like Meals on Wheels, and Pink Lady Services.
Her kindness and compassion also extended to her career, in social services as a Caseworker for the Department of Family and Children 's Services. She also served as a bailiff with the Greene County court system.
Her greatest joy was spending time with family. Her home was always a gathering place for holiday celebrations and every day moments together. When she wasn't filling her home with love and kindness, she was an avid gardener, constantly tending to her beautiful blossoms.
The countless memories created will forever be treasured.
She gave her best to the ones she loved, her family, her church, and her community.
She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her son: Willie C. Mapp (Patricia); daughters: Deborah Jewell (Joseph), and Valory Mapp-Carey.
Grandchildren: Reginald Mapp, Jimmy Mapp, Marcus Mapp Sr. (Jennifer), Keshia Jewell (Reese), Jonathon Mapp (Tinna), Robert Carey, and Melissa Carey.
Great Grandchildren: Marcus Mapp Jr., Savannah Mapp, Billye Whitehead, Maxey Mapp, Elisa Jewell, Sade Mapp, Stacey Mapp, Xavier Stokes, Cordero Armstead, Laniya Armstead, Cynthia Carey, Ricky Carey, and two ladies that affectionately called her mom, Minnie Ward and Rosa Lee Alexander and a host of other family and friends.
Services planned for Sunday, September 22, 2024 from the New Springfield Baptist Church 4300 Hwy. 15 South, Siloam, GA at 1pm.
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Janice D. English sent Sweet Moments for Mother Margaret Louise Thornton - September 20, 2024
Margaret, you are Gone but you will never be forgotten! From your cousins: Janice English, Rachelle and Jeffrey Bankhead
Town of Siloam sent Mixed Spray for Mother Margaret Louise Thornton - September 17, 2024
Town of Siloam City Council, Nancy Miller, Thurmond Jarrard
I am so sorry to read Miss Margaret passed . She was a treasured friend to my Grandmother and I always thought Miss Margaret was so beautiful. She was just as sweet as she was pretty. My thoughts and prayers are with you all Susanne Griffin
At a time when words are hard to find... just want you all to know you're in our thoughts and prayers. With sympathy, Brenda Woods and family.
Cousin Margaret, Thanks for all the time we shared together & Memories that will forever be cherished. Rest in the Loving Arms of Your Lord & Savior. Cousin Millie Haynes
My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family. I pray you comfort and strength during this difficult time. You all will always be in my prayers. Minister Betty Gamble Hudson & Family
Margaret "Sis" you will surely be missed and your journey on this earth has come to an end. We've traveled a lot; we've flown a lot; and we went many places together. (Paris, France, Cancun, Mexico, Las Vegas, Nevada, Hawaii, great, smoky mountains, Billy Graham library, North Carolina, Ridgecrest, North Carolina; New Orleans Louisiana for my grandson's bowling tournament and you didn't even bowl but she went with me just because; you wanted to travel I thank you for sharing your thoughts, your wisdom, and your strength. You now have wings that I don't have, but that I do hope to have. I think you thank you thank you. For the journey we shared together. Rest in God's presence! Janice Dolores English, your cousin.
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