Rosemary was born in San Marcos, TX. on December 3, 1928. Mrs. Thornton moved to Houston with her husband in 1951 to raise their family. She was a member of St.Matthew's United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her son, David L. Thornton; and her husband of over 47 years, Lee Roy Thornton. Mrs. Thornton is survived by her two daughters, Gayle Willard and Patty Wiggin and husband, Buddy; brother, Zeke Champion and wife, Doris; sister-in-law, Janel Champion; one granddaughter, three grandsons, and seven great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Visitation will be at Heights Funeral Home on Sunday, May 3, 2015 from 2:00 -4:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be at Houston National Cemetery on Monday, May 4, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. The family request that in lieu of flowers please donate to Hospices Education Institute, P.O.Box 33 Machiasport, ME. 04655-0033
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