Joan Shirley Thornton Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joan Shirley Thornton (Glen Burnie, Maryland), who passed away on July 12, 2025, at the age of 77, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joan Shirley Thornton to show support.

As Joan Shirley departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Joan Shirley may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Joan Shirley leaves behind.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Simplicity Cremation & Funeral Services, Thomas Allen P.A.

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