Katherine Thornton

Katherine Thornton, 91, of Rosebud, died Monday, October 10, 2011 in a Rosebud Nursing Home. Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Sat., Oct. 15, 2011 at Independent Baptist Church in Rosebud. Rev. Charles Clark officiating. Burial followed in Willing Workers Cemetery in Rosebud.

Mrs. Thornton was born August 10, 1920 in Westphalia to Eddie and Viola Green Wilkins. She lived in Rosebud most of her life. She married Dan Thornton Sr. who preceded her in death. She was a member of Independent Baptist Church for 56 years.

She was also preceded in death by two daughters, Margaret Campbell and Minnie Maloy.

Survivors include two sons: Eddie Thornton and Dan Thornton Jr. both of Dallas

18 Grandchildren and many great Grandchildren

Visitation was held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at Cook-Gerngross-Green-Patterson Funeral Home in Rosebud.