MaryEllen Thornton Obituary
The family announces the passing of MaryEllen Thornton of Raleigh, North Carolina on July 7, 2026. MaryEllen, born on March 5, 1942, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of MaryEllen Thornton to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Rhoda Carter and Allen Carter; and her husband Richard Thornton. She is survived by: her children, Heather Klein (Ron), Kurt Hansen (Sue), Adrienne Fraleigh (Stephen) and Elizabeth Busick (Darin); and her grandchildren, Michelle, Bree, Tommy, Coy, Lauren B., Lauren S., Jake H., Travis, Matthew, Savannah, Claire, Madison and Jake M..
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Salvation Army.
