MIRIAM M. THORNTON, 92, went to be with her heavenly Father on September 16, 2014. The daughter of the late Julius and Irma Moser of New Albany, she graduated from Loretto High School in Louisville and attended St. Mary’s of Notre Dame and the University of Louisville. She was the loving wife of James M. Thornton and devoted mother of James J. Thornton (Dee) of Louisville, Kentucky and Mary Anne Thornton of Louisville, Kentucky. She was the grandmother of James A. Thornton (Stephanie) and Wendee Wyatt. Her great grandchildren included Audrey and Katie Thornton and Aidan Walker. She was deeply devoted to her family and her church. Her encouragement and love brought comfort to many. We will miss you mother. A special thank you of deep gratitude goes to her wonderful caregivers who showed her great kindness during the past three years. The family likewise expresses gratitude to the Hosparus staff for their outstanding care.
Visitation will be 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm Thursday, September 18th at Kraft Funeral Service, 708 E. Spring Street, New Albany, Indiana. Her Funeral Mass will be 11:30 am Friday, September 20th at Holy Family Catholic Church, 129 W. Daisy Ln., New Albany, Indiana with entombment to follow at Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park in New Albany, Indiana.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to Hosparus or Holy Family Catholic Church, 129 W. Daisy Ln., New Albany, IN 47150.
Online condolences may be made to www.kraftfuneralservice.net
SHARE OBITUARY
v.1.8.18