Published: January 29, 2019

BETTY ANN THORNTON, 88, OF ATHENS, AL, DIED TUESDAY. SHE WAS A FORMER HAIRDRESSER, A NURSE’S ASSISTANT AND OF THE METHODIST FAITH.

SHE IS SURVIVED BY HER SON: GARY F. CLEMMONS OF FOLEY, AL.; DAUGHTERS: DONNA C. RICKARD OF ATHENS, AL AND TERRI C. HAIRRELL OF ROGERSVILLE, AL; BROTHERS: JOHN M. THORTON, JR AND THOMAS THORNTON; SISTERS: ELNA GOOCH, MYRA GIST AND NINA THORNTON; SIX GRANDCHILREN AND FOURTEEN GREAT GRANDCHILDREN.

THE FUNERAL SERVICE FOR BETTY ANN THORNTON WILL BE FRIDAY AT 3 AT GREENHILL FUNERAL HOME WITH BURIAL AT GREENHILL CEMETERY. THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE VISITORS FRIDAY FROM 2 TO 3.