Patsy Lee Thornton's Obituary
Patsy Lee Thornton, 80, of Decatur, died Sunday, July 26, 2009 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Patsy was born April 3, 1929, in Decatur, the daughter of Fred and Eva Flynn Jenkins. A homemaker, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Patsy loved to play golf and bingo. She married William G. Thornton December 8, 1947 in Decatur.
Surviving is her husband of more than 61 years, William Jerry of Decatur; son, Dennis D. Thornton and daughter, Julie husband, David Bundy of Decatur; grandchildren: Jenny husband, Jim Pecoraro, Tyler Bundy, Kallie Bundy, Ryan Thornton and Drew Thornton; great grandson, Easton Pecoraro; sister, Betty Hawbaker of Amarillo, TX; sisters, Marianne Saville and Audrey Mitsdarffer of Decatur; brother, James Jenkins of Vandalia and sister, Judy Carlson of Amarillo, TX; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Patsy was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Bonnie Short and brother, Fred Jenkins.
Graveside services with burial to follow will be 11 am, Wednesday, July 29, 2009 in Mt. Gilead Cemetery. There will be no visitation.
The family of Patsy Lee Thornton is being served by the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home, 2801 N. Monroe St. Decatur.
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