Pearline Channell Thornton Obituary
The passing of Pearline Channell Thornton of Jesup, Georgia occurred on August 31, 2026. Pearline, born on October 25, 1944, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Pearline Channell Thornton or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her husband Carl Junior Thornton; her parents, Jim Willie and Leona Channell; and her siblings, Charles Channell, Alice Clark, Roy Channell and Carolyn Lynn.
She is survived by: her children, Kathy Blocker (Michael) of Jesup, Sherry Simmons (Gary) of Jesup and Charles Lynn, Jr. of Jesup; her sister Vivian Jackson of Gray; her grandchildren, Michael Blocker, Jr. (Heather), Hunter Blocker (Caroline), Stacy Hargrove (Joseph), Mandy Simmons, Teri Bailey and Lawrence "Bubba" Middleton; her great grandchildren, Clayton, Bryson, Kinsley, Xander, Kai, Zachery, Chase and Rileigh; her great great grandchild Zion; and her caregiver Georgia "Sissy" Simmons. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Thursday, September 3rd 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Rinehart & Sons Funeral Home (860 US-301, Jesup, GA 31546). A burial was held on Thursday, September 3rd 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
