Helen Duke Thornton's obituary , Passed away on February 13, 2026 in Columbia, Mississippi

Helen Duke Thornton

September 25, 1929 - February 13, 2026 (96 years old)

Columbia, Mississippi

Helen Duke Thornton's obituary , Passed away on February 13, 2026 in Columbia, Mississippi
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Helen Duke Thornton

September 25, 1929 - February 13, 2026 (96 years old)

Columbia, Mississippi

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Helen Duke Thornton Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Helen Duke Thornton of Columbia, Mississippi, who passed away on February 13, 2026, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn family and friends. 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 Helen Duke Thornton to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Henry Toney and Clemis Toney; her brother H. P. Toney; and her husbands, Roy B. Duke and Bobby Thornton.

She is survived by: her sons, Steve Duke and Greg Duke (Debby); her brother John Toney (Bobbye); her grandchildren, Nikki Strong (Michael), Jeremy Duke, Katie Burch (Rod) and Stephen Duke; and her great grandchildren, Everly Burch, Madison Curtis (Arlon), Caroline Strong, Avery Strong, Fischer Strong and Luca Duke.



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Sun

Feb 15

Visitation

Colonial Funeral Home
323 2nd St, Columbia, MS 39429

Sun

Feb 15

Funeral service

Colonial Funeral Home
323 2nd St, Columbia, MS 39429

Mon

Feb 16

Graveside service

Lakewood Memorial Park

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