Rose Mary Thornton Obituary
The passing of Rose Mary Thornton (Virginia Beach, Virginia) occurred on October 17, 2026. Rose, born on April 13, 1942, is remembered by those who knew her. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rose Mary Thornton to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Leo Kij and Lottie Kij; her siblings, Fabian A. Kij and Christina A. Ippolito; and her son Daniel P. Thornton.
She is survived by: her daughter Michele Denise Gresnick (Mike); her grandchildren, Morgan Kampfmueller (Kaila), Shawn Thornton (Dominique), Emily and Sarah Gresnick; her great grandchildren, Kaley, Aaliyah and Braylee Kampfmueller; and her brother Leo J. Kij. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Friday, October 30th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel (1457 Independence Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23455). A funeral service was held on Friday, October 30th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Dozoretz Hospice House of Hampton Roads or a charity of the donor's choice in memory of Rose Mary Thornton. Keep Rose's legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.
