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Obituary For Gloria Powell Thornton
MRS. GLORIA POWELL THORNTON - Age 71, of Ft. Oglethorpe, Georgia passed away surrounded by family Sunday, June 2, 2024. She was born November 7, 1952 to her late parents, father, Roosevelt Powell, Sr. and mother, Annie Mae Whitehead. She was a member of Mt. Peria Baptist Church, Ringgold, Georgia. She was once employed by the Catoosa County School System as Cafeteria Attendant. She retired as a Demo Worker from CDS. She was an avid interior decorator. She was preceded in death by her sister, Lillie Mae Powell Wood, brother, Roosevelt Powell, Jr, sister-in-law, Lucille “Bunch” Cannon, and brother-in-law, Joseph Thornton.
She is survived by her loving husband, Willie Thornton, Jr; daughter, Janara (Garrious) Austin; sons, Willie Thornton, III, Jonathan Thornton; five grandchildren; sisters, Carolyn Smith and Kathleen Rizer; sisters-in-law, Rosalie Ransom, Willie Mae (Jessie) Rutledge, Sarah Lue Bradley, Darlene (Alan) Hooks; brothers-in-law, Michael (Cynthia) Thornton and Jessie (Joy) Thornton; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.
Funeral Service will be Sunday, June 16, 2024 at 4:00 P. M. at Mt. Peria Baptist Church, 341 Sparks St, Ringgold, Georgia, 30736, with Pastor Edward Ellis, Eulogist. The family will receive extended family and friends on Sunday from 2:00 P. M. until the funeral hour. Interment will be Monday, June 17, 2024 at 12:30 P. M. at the Chattanooga National Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.
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Kendall Foster sent Ocean Devotion for Gloria Powell Thornton - June 14, 2024
I offer my most sincere and heartfelt condolences and sympathy. Kendall Foster
My condolences to the Thornton family. I met Mrs. Gloria through her daughter Janara and later found out she was my Mother's classmate. She always had a beautiful spirit and kept me laughing. Thanks Janara for allowing me to meet a genuine woman. She was loved and will be missed by all who knew her. Praying for the Thornton family.
Lynnette Hammonds BHS c/o 91
R.I.H Auntie you will be missed. When you get to Heaven, give my mom your sister a big hug for me.
Sending my deepest sympathy to the Thornton family in the home going of Mrs.Gloria and prayers for her husband Jr.,may God continue to strengthen you in your time of sorrow, Vanessa Taylor-Perry & family
I'm so sorry for your loss. I learned of her passing by a nice young man who works at Ingles in Ringgold. Praying for your family .
I miss so much momma. My heart aches so bad inside, I loss my mother and best friend all in one. You will forever loved, remembered and honored in my heart. You will always be my hero.
Love you always, your daughter Janara Austin
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