Carla Ann Thornton, 63 of Killeen, TX passed away June 28, 2016 in Temple, TX. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00pm on Monday, July 4, 2016 at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home, Killeen, TX. A graveside service will be held at 1:00pm on Tuesday, July 5th, 2016 at Killeen Memorial Park, Killeen, Texas.
Carla Ann Thornton was known as many things to many people. She was a loved one, a friend, and someone special. To family and friends who knew her best, Carla will be remembered as a very exceptional person. She was the daughter of Cotton Cusick and Jackie Jean Morgan. Carla was raised with two brothers, Ronnie Flowers and DeWayne Flowers. Carla was usually involved in all sorts of activities with her siblings. She and her siblings experienced rivalries typical of a growing family, but they shared many life experiences over the years. A typical teenager, Carla had a happy high school experience, making that critical transition from adolescence to adulthood. She enjoyed some classes more than others, having favorite subjects and teachers. Always considered a “good” friend to those she knew, Carla enjoyed a broad group of acquaintances and several very close friends during her lifetime. Some of her best friends were Mike Miller and George Gilbert. Empathic and loyal, Carla was committed to making her new family happy. Carla worked hard to be a good mother to her children and she did her best to fulfill their needs. Carla was blessed with one son, Jamie Thornton. Another blessing for Carla was the gift of her grandson, Colton Thornton. Fortunately, Carla enjoyed what she did for a living. Showing a strong work ethic, Carla worked diligently and did her best to succeed in her career. Her primary occupation was a Apartment Manager. She also owned a couple of indoor and outdoor movie theaters. Carla always sought to be a team player, doing what was necessary in order to get the job done. Carla passed away on June 28, 2016 at Scott and White Hospital, Temple, Texas. She is survived by her husband Jackie Thornton, grandson, Colton Thornton, step-grandson, Halston Strickland, great-grandson, Weston Thornton, nephews, Scott Thornton and Michael McPheeters, cousin, Donnie Thornton and friends, Mike Miller and George Gilbert. Graveside services were held at Killeen Memorial Park at 1:00pm on July 5, 2016. Carla was laid to rest in Killeen Memorial Park.
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