Frances Elaine Thornton Martin Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Frances Elaine Thornton Martin of Pauline, South Carolina. Frances, born on August 11, 1940, passed away on September 5, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Frances Elaine Thornton Martin to pay them a last tribute.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Frances for her warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While she will be deeply missed, the influence she had on the lives around her remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Frances’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences she brought to the world.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her husband Robert "Bobby" P. Martin; her parents, William Herbert Thornton and Elnita Jackson Thornton; her sister Anne T. Thompson (Bill) of Spartanburg; and her sister-in-law Lucy Cannon (Danny) of Gainesville, GA.
A graveside service was held on Tuesday, September 8th 2026 at 10:30 AM at the Philadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery (3119 SC-56, Pauline, SC 29374).
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905.
