Elsie Thornton Obituary

Elsie Temple Thornton, 92, received her Angel Wings on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at Our Lady Of The Lake Hospital. She was a native of St. Francisville, LA and a native of Zachary, LA. She was a devoted member of St. Peter Baptist Church of St. Francisville for 62 years. She leaves to cherish her memories six children Amanda (Will) Hall, Sullivan, Jr. (Doris) Thornton, Amos Thornton, Lucinda Thornton, Barbara (Kevin) Guillory and Sandra Thornton. Ten grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, four sisters, two sisters-in-law and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Charlie and Sarah Temple, her husband Sullivan O. Thornton, Sr., a daughter, Sarah Thomas and two sons, Ruffin and Emmanuel Thornton. Visitation will be held from 4 pm - 7 pm Sunday, January 9, 2022 resuming Monday, January 10, 2022 from 9 am until Funeral Services at 11:00 am at New Pilgrim Baptist Church, 4277 Old Weis Rd., Zachary, LA 70791, Pastor Derrick Williams. Officiated by Rev. Dr. Olton Scott, St. Peter Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Church Special Projects Fund at St. Peter Baptist Church, 9109 Tunica Trace, St. Francisville, LA 70775. St. Francisville Funeral Home in charge. Please follow all COVID restrictions. Masks are required.

Published by The Advocate from Jan. 8 to Jan. 10, 2022.
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Amos and Lucinda, we are praying for your strength in Him.

Calvin & Zoalee Hayes

Friend

January 12, 2022

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Shirley Monroe Ennis

Other

January 11, 2022

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Marquette Gibbs

Friend

January 10, 2022

God is faithful. May his love and peace be with you always. God Bless the Family

Lillie White Robinson and Family

Family

January 10, 2022

When I got up yesterday morning I said to myself, I wonder how Mrs. Thornton was doing and I remembered Sullivan Jr. and said to myself I am going to find his number and contact them. Little did I know Mrs. Thornton had passed on.

Family, I know it is hard and death is nothing we will ever get used to, but you all were so blessed to have you dear sweet mother for many years. I pray your strength. After visiting and being in the room next to you all at the hospital during the same time as you all were with your mother I saw and felt the love you all had for your mother. May God give you the peace and strength you all will need to make it through the low times. Remember the wonderful times you all had with your loved one. From what I could see you were there for your mother and you did all you could for her. Let that give you all some conciliation.
You all are in my prayers and thoughts.
Take your rest Mrs. Thornton; we are all on our way.
May God continue to bless this family. Keep your eyes on the Prize.

Dorothy Veal-Christmas

Friend

January 10, 2022

With Deepest Sympathy - Amos & Lucinda and your family

Zachary High School class of 1976

January 9, 2022

Sending prayer´s, to the Thornton Family, I pray God´s comfort and peace like only He can give, Be Encouraged Cousin´s God will never leave or forsake you.

Jennifer M. Stansberry

Family

January 9, 2022

My thoughts and prayers are with Barbara Thornton and family. With deepest sympathy.

Wanda Warren

January 9, 2022

I extend my heartfelt condolences in your time of bereavement. May you rest on in peace Cousin Elsie.

Cheryl A. Whitfield

January 9, 2022

You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.Praying for comfort and peace as you reflect on the promises of GOD.

Joyce Eby Coleman

Family

January 9, 2022

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Vikki Norman

Friend

January 9, 2022

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Betty Allen

January 9, 2022

We love you and are continually praying for you. Cousin Elsie was a sweet and bright star

Pat Veal and Michelle Webb Veal

January 9, 2022

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Blessings to the Thornton family.

Delores Converse

Family

January 9, 2022

Family, our hearts are truly broken and we are praying for your comfort in Jesus name amen.

Vivian Wright

January 9, 2022

We love you all.
Sending love from New Orleans to you all. Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal. You have our deepest sympathy on your loss.

Lucinda "Sue" Mackey and Family

January 8, 2022

Love and Condolences to the family

Jessie Cage

Friend

January 8, 2022

We offer our sincere condolences to you and your family on the passing of Mrs Thornton. Look to our Lord and Savior for peace and comfort during this difficult time. God Bless You!

Jeanette Woods

Family

January 8, 2022

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