Verina L. Thornton's obituary , Passed away on August 13, 2025 in Dewitt, Michigan

Verina L. Thornton

September 4, 1928 - August 13, 2025 (96 years old)

Dewitt, Michigan

Verina L. Thornton's obituary , Passed away on August 13, 2025 in Dewitt, Michigan

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Verina L. Thornton

September 4, 1928 - August 13, 2025 (96 years old)

Dewitt, Michigan

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Verina L. Thornton Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on August 13, 2025, at the age of 96, Verina L. Thornton in Dewitt, Michigan passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Verina L. Thornton to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Milton Rice (Bud) and Lulu May Rice; her son Daryl Thornton; her brother John "Jack" Rice; her sister-in-law Jeannette Rice; her sister Colleen Rice; and her former husband Hazen Thornton.

She is survived by: her children, Arlene Lee (Larry) of Hendersonville, NC, Dorina Thornton of East Lansing, MI and DeKevin Thornton (Nancy) of Petoskey, MI; her grandchildren, Wendy Chambers (John Henry) of Atlanta, GA, Heidi Parker (Adrea Jehnig) of Portland, ME, Nicole Powell (Andrew) of Wilmington, NC, Caleb Lee of Columbia, MD, Kelsey Messinger (Jeff) of Galloway, OH and Spencer Thornton (Jenny Mayer) of Ankeny, IA; her great grandchildren, Abigail Gravlin, Brooks Powell, Alice Messinger and Layken Mayer-Thornton; and her close friend Mary Dunn.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity in memory of Verina.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Estes-Leadley Funeral Homes



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325 W Washtenaw St, Lansing, MI 48933

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Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel
325 W Washtenaw St, Lansing, MI 48933

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