Elaine Thornton Obituary

The passing of Elaine Thornton in Arlington, Texas leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on August 7, 2025 at the age of 79. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Elaine Thornton to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Richard Shelton and Letha Shelton; and her brothers, Daniel and David Shelton. She is survived by: her sisters, Linda Klem (Bob), Patty Chennault (Eddy), Janice Griffin, Leta Parker (Jay) and Peggy Creasy (Charles); her husband Jim Thornton; her children, Kevin Thornton (Sheila) and Kelli Ennis (Bobby); and her grandchildren, Emma Wilson (Kasey), Joshua Thornton, Emory Ennis, Eily Ennis, Julien Martinez and Aidan Martinez. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers the family ask that you donate to the Michael J. Fox Foundation and the P.A.N. Foundation, two charities that were near and dear to Elaine. Michael J. Fox Foundation -.