It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Mary Lavonia Thornton (Blackshear, Georgia), born in Surrency, Georgia, who passed away at the age of 95, on August 9, 2023. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Mary Lavonia Thornton to show support.

She was predeceased by : her parents, James Floyd and Hortie Thomas Murray; her husband Morris Thornton; and her siblings, Lula Murray Griffis, James Murray, Russell Murray, Leamon Murray, Joe Murray, Vernon Murray and Johnny Murray.

She is survived by : her sons, Jerry M. Thornton (Kathleen) of K'ville and James "Jimmy" Thornton (Cheryl) of K'ville; her grandchildren, Heidi Thomas (Tim) of Milledgeville, GA, Charissa Fitch (Brannon) of St. Simons Island, GA, Amber Watts (Josh) of Baxley, GA, Becky Johnson (Chris) of Reidsville, GA, Jamie Thornton of Brunswick, Aaron Thornton (Bethany) of Guyton, GA, Miranda James (Jerry) of Baxley and Eric Mizel (Jessica) of Alma; and her sister-in-law Eva Mae Murray of Baxley, GA. She is also survived by 17 great grandchildren; 7 great-great grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hart Funeral Home