Susan Lynn Thornton
February 27, 1950 - July 28, 2017
Mrs. Susan Lynn Thornton, 67, of Stigler, passed away Friday, July 28, 2017 at Cornerstone Hospital at Muskogee. She was born February 27, 1950 at Tulsa to Bill and Bonnie (Ashworth) Warner. She grew up in Sand Springs where she graduated from Charles Page High School. She began working for Kerr Glass Company for several years. Sue married David Thornton on March 19, 1977 and they made their home in Tulsa; in 1994 they moved to Stigler. She began working for Stigler News Sentinel until her health forced her to retire. Sue loved to crochet, watching her grandchildren play sports and show pigs. She loved to Square Dance when she was able and loved family gatherings and devoted her life to caring for them. Sue is survived by her husband, David Thornton of the home; her son, Richard Thornton and wife Racquel of Stigler; three grandchildren, Lane Thornton, Saylor Thornton of Stigler, Noel Sims of Sand Springs; her brother, Perry Lee Warner and wife Janie of Pryor; her sister-in-law, Jane Warner of Tulsa. Sue is preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Bonnie Warner; a brother, Mike Warner. Funeral Services will be held 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at Eastwood Assembly of God Church with Reverend Rick Stout officiating. Pallbearers include Cory McCalip, Tim Thornton, T.J. Thornton, Terry Adams, John Paul Thornton, James Thornton. Honorary Pallbearers include Noel Sims, Lane Thornton, Will Warner, Preston Rowland, Steven Rowland, Joshua Rowland, Daniel Hodge. Burial will immediately follow to Eakley Cemetery at Eakley, Oklahoma under the direction of King & Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler.
Mrs. Susan Lynn Thornton, 67, of Stigler, passed away Friday, July 28, 2017 at Cornerstone Hospital at Muskogee. She was born February 27, 1950 at Tulsa to Bill and Bonnie (Ashworth) Warner. She grew up in Sand Springs where she graduated... View Obituary & Service Information