Thornton, Dorothy Simpson

Dorothy Ann Simpson Thornton, age 78 of Dublin passed away Friday, October 11, 2019 at her home. Born July 17, 1941 in Pulaski, she is the daughter of the late Paul C. Simpson, Sr. and Cecil Ida Roope Simpson. Her brother, Paul C. Simpson, Jr., sister-in-law, Dot Simpson and brothers-in-law, Lester Boyd and Donnie Leonard also preceded her in death.

She is survived by her

Children
Richard K. Thornton – Draper
Ruth (Paul) Pickett – Henrico, VA
Rachel (Jason) McGuire – Dublin

10 Grandchildren
3 Great Grandchildren

Sisters
Mary Boyd – Thaxton, VA
Jenny Simpson – Christiansburg
Judy (Mark) Buckner – Pulaski

Brother
Bobby (Mae) Simpson – Dublin

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM – Thursday, October 17, 2019 at the Bower Funeral Home-Chapel, Pulaski with Rev. Danny Newman officiating. Interment will follow at the Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin.

The family will receive friends between 5:00-7:00 PM Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Bower Funeral Homes, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family.