Sue Thornton

Services for Sue C. Thornton, age 82, of Northport, AL, will be 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home North with Bro. Barry Kelly officiating. Burial will follow in Tuscaloosa Memorial Park with Magnolia Chapel North directing. Visitation will be 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at Magnolia Chapel North.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Cynthia Ann Thornton; parents, Curtis & Lona McGuire; brother, Curtis McGuire Jr.; sister, Bettie Jo Mallard & JoAnn Turner; in-laws, Lester & Mamie Thornton; and brother-in-law, Rex Thornton.

She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Ralph Thornton; daughter, Ramona Burnette; son, Jeff Thornton; grandchildren, Lindsay Phillips Tidmore (Alex), Wesley Phillips, Whitney Phillips Porter (Jared), C.J. Thornton, Alei Thornton, and Max Thornton; great-grandchildren,  Carson Grace Tidmore, Crawford Tidmore, Berkley Porter, Brantley Porter, Brody Porter, Daniel Thornton, and Will Thornton; brothers & sisters -in-law, Charles & Carolyn Thornton, Glenn Turner, Jim Mallard, & Suzi McGuire; a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Sue C. Thornton was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother during her incredible 82 years of life.  She passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022.

Born in Searles, AL on March 26, 1940 to Curtis & Lona Mae McGuire, she graduated from Brookwood High School in 1958.  After graduation she worked at Partlow Development Center where she met the love of her life, Ralph Thornton. For him it was love at first sight and for her it took a little more convincing. Finally, after three months, they were married on July 8, 1959.

She completed Dental Hygiene School and worked at Bryce Hospital Dental Clinic and retired in 1994.

Her favorite job and biggest blessing was being a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She had three children, Cynthia Ann Thornton, Jeff Thornton, & Ramona Burnette; six grandchildren, Lindsay Tidmore (Alex), Wesley Phillips, Whitney Porter (Jared), C.J. Thornton, Alei Thornton, & Max Thornton; seven great grandchildren, Carson Grace Tidmore, Crawford Tidmore, Berkley Porter, Brantley Porter, Brody Porter, Daniel Thornton, & Will Thornton. Sue loved watching her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren participate in sports, cheer, dance, and pageants.  She also loved her daily crossword puzzle, Publisher’s Clearing House, Alabama Football, The Braves, and keeping her husband straight.

Sue was loved by everyone that met her and she loved everyone unconditionally.  She always reminded us to be nice and choose our words wisely.

Our lives will never be the same without her.  The world is a little less bright without her smile.    Sue will be dearly missed by everyone.

Pallbearers will be Wesley Phillips, Max Thornton, Alex Tidmore, Jared Porter, Brian Carroll, Daniel Thornton, Will Thornton, Brian Thornton, and John Burleson.

Honorary pallbearers are Ralph & Pat Wallace, Londa Bearden, Mildred Carver, Mary Lois Plowman, Dr. Thomas Patton, James & JoAnn King, Dr. Jim Finley, Faye Gwin, Donnie Hallman, Friends & Neighbors of Sage Hill Drive, Bryce Hospital, Bryce Hospital Dental Clinic, Partlow Development Center, Brookwood High School Class of 1958, Dr. Ross Vaughan, Dr. Keith DeBell, Dr. William Hill, Taylorville Family Medicine, Taylorville Family Medicine of Bear Creek, Piggly Wiggly, Magical Moments, Samantha Volunteer Fire Department, Fayette County High School Football Coaches & Staff.