Shirley Mae Thornton's obituary , Passed away on June 15, 2020 in Saint Joseph, Missouri

Shirley Mae Thornton

August 10, 1953 - June 15, 2020 (66 years old)

Saint Joseph, Missouri

Shirley Mae Thornton's obituary , Passed away on June 15, 2020 in Saint Joseph, Missouri

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Shirley Mae Thornton

August 10, 1953 - June 15, 2020 (66 years old)

Saint Joseph, Missouri

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Shirley Mae Thornton Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Shirley Mae Thornton of Saint Joseph, Missouri, who passed away at the age of 66, on June 15, 2020. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Shirley Mae Thornton or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Lavona Ellis and George Ellis; her husband Larry Kent Thornton; her son Jason Tyler Thornton; her granddaughter Maylee; her brothers, Charles and John Ellis; and her sister-in-law Patty Ellis.

She is survived by: her children, Nathan Thornton (Michelle Cooper), Amber Green (Randy) of St. Joseph, MO and Haley Despain (Chad) of St. Joseph, MO; her grandchildren, Matthew, Kodee, Karter, Madisynn and Kent; and her brother Danny Ellis.

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June 19, 2020

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“Nathan,Amber,Haley and families,May God be with you all. Shirley was such a wonderful Mom, Grandma and friend. She was loved and will be missed. Friends always,Eva and Sam Dunlap”


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6054 Pryor Ave, St Joseph, MO 64504

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