Clara Jean Thornhill Obituary

The passing of Clara Jean Thornhill (Laurel, Mississippi) occurred on October 27, 2026. Clara, born on January 1, 1960, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Norman Lee and Lillian Lee; her daughter Heather L. Knight; and her grandchildren, Shelby Clifford and Isaiah Thornhill.

She is survived by: her husband Dennis Thornhill; her children, Michael Thornhill (Nita), Amanda Atkinson (Ronald) and Amber Cobb (Charles); her godchildren, Gracie Ferguson (Bryson) and Michael Lambert; her siblings, Sherry Parker (Sidney), Randy Lee (Kathy), Greg Lee (Paula) and Amy McMullain (Carl); her son Carson Kelley; and her grandchildren, Hunter Knight, Katie Tidmore, Alyssa Nixon, Jackson Thornhill, Madison Thornhill and Lucy Thornhill.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 7th 2026 at 5:00 PM at the Antioch United Pentecostal Church (89 Antioch Dr, Laurel, MS 39443).