Doris Lee Thornton's obituary , Passed away on October 2, 2026 in Brookhaven, Mississippi

Doris Lee Thornton

October 2, 2026

Brookhaven, Mississippi

Doris Lee Thornton's obituary , Passed away on October 2, 2026 in Brookhaven, Mississippi

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Doris Lee Thornton Obituary

It is with sadness that the passing of Doris Lee Thornton of Brookhaven, Mississippi is shared. Doris passed away on October 2, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Doris Lee Thornton to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, John Rufus Lee and Girtharee Pippen; and her husband Kenneth Thornton. She is survived by: her children, Michelle Brooks (Tom), Lee Bairfield and Brad Thornton; her siblings, Tommy Lee (Karen), Anne Johnson (Dave), Rachel Hayes and Joyce Jones; her grandchildren, Madelynn Thornton, Eli Thornton, Ruthie Thornton, Ty Brooks (Tiffany), Valorie Barlow (Casey), Leebo Bairfield (Lauren), Connor Bairfield (Julie) and Kaylee Silvan (Jose); her great grandchildren, Gavin Brogden, Jaxon Barlow, Nolan Barlow, Drew Brooks, Abby Brooks, Tucker Bairfield, Levi Bairfield, Jett Bairfield, Blaine Tarver, Laikin Tarver, Cooper Tarver and Isabel Silvan; her great great grandchild Thomas Brogden; and her great grandchild Jessica Hutchinson (Brad).

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 9th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Riverwood Family (76 US-51, Brookhaven, MS 39601). A celebration of life will be held on Friday, October 9th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Friday, October 9th 2026 at the New Hebron Cemetery.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Riverwood Family Funeral Services



Fri

Oct 09

Visitation

10:00 AM

Riverwood Family
76 US-51, Brookhaven, MS 39601

Fri

Oct 09

Celebration of life

11:00 AM

Riverwood Family
76 US-51, Brookhaven, MS 39601

Fri

Oct 09

Burial

New Hebron Cemetery

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