Helen Ruth Yuille Thornton Obituary

Helen Ruth Yuille Thornton (Lynchburg, Virginia) passed away on September 19, 2026. Helen, born on December 23, 1940 in Altavista, Virginia, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Helen Ruth Yuille Thornton to show support.

Helen will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Helen will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Helen’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 3rd 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery.