Lucille Baker Thornton Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Lucille Baker Thornton (Goldston, North Carolina), who passed away on July 3, 2025 at the age of 88. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lucille Baker Thornton to pay them a last tribute.
In the quiet moments of reflection, amidst the gentle rustle of leaves and the whispered song of the stars, we shall carry Lucille Baker's memory with us, a guiding light illuminating the path ahead. May Lucille Baker's journey be filled with peace and serenity, and may she find rest in the embrace of eternity.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Naomi Sharp and Odell Baker; her husband LaVerne W. Thornton; and her stepfather Howard McCann. She is survived by: her children, Lavisa T. Evans (Doyle) of Beaufort, NC and Perry J. Thornton (Mara) of Wake Forest; her granddaughter Chelsea N. Evans of Wilmington, NC; and her caregiver Made Adame of Broadway, NC..
Visitation was held on Tuesday, July 8th 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the Goldston United Methodist Church (185 Hillcrest Ave, Goldston, NC 27252). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, July 8th 2025 at 11:30 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Tuesday, July 8th 2025 at the Goldston Umc Cemetery (185 Hillcrest Ave, Goldston, NC 27252).
Memorial contributions may be made to Goldston Methodist Church, P.O. Box 99, Goldston, NC 27252.
