Elaine Eva Thornton

Holt, MI

Elaine Eva Thornton, age 89, died January 24, 2013. She was born June 6, 1923 in Dansville, MI to Leo H. and Euneta J. (McClintic) Dennis. She was a long-time employee of Holt Public Schools where she was the Food Service Director. Elaine enjoyed cooking and baking for family and friends and loved spending time on the Lake Michigan beach.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Edward Wythe (1949); and son, Don Wythe (2011); and her parents. Surviving are her husband of 62 years, Oakley D. Thornton; daughter, Karen T. (Robert) Nichols of Eaton Rapids; daughter-in-law, Connie Wythe of Grayling; 7 grandchildren Terry (Tracy) Wythe, Jerry Wythe, Gary Wythe, Teresa (Kenneth) Peterson, Wendy (John) Beckett, Evan Nichols, Laura (Geoffrey) Mayers; 11 great-grandchildren, Matthew, Ellayna, Ryan, David, Melissa, Katelyn, Peter, Joseph, Cindy, Brandon, Ashley; 16 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Harriet Burley of Mason; nephew Jerry (Beverly) Burley; and niece, Susan (Mike) Jankalski.

A Funeral Service will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, February 2, 2013, at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 621 S. Jefferson, Mason, MI with Pastor Andy Croel officiating. Interment will be in Maple Ridge Cemetery, Holt, MI. The family will receive friends Friday, February 1, 2013, from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at the funeral home.

Those desiring may make contributions to the Sparrow Cancer Center or Sparrow Hospice c/o Sparrow Foundation, PO Box 30480, Lansing, MI 48909-9986.

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