Marie Smith Thornton

Marie Thornton (nee Smith), 98, of Butler, KY, passed away, Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at the Baptist Convalescent Center, Newport, KY. She was born November 5, 1916 as the first child of the late Grover and the late Georgia Schafer Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband of more than 60 years, Wilmer P. Thornton; a brother, Philip Smith and a sister, Imogene Johnston Harrison. Marie is survived by her son, Myron (Marilyn) Thornton of Grant’s Lick; daughter, Audrey (James C.) Carr of Georgetown; grandson, Gregg (Paige) Thornton of Lexington and their children, Hillary, Chase, and Clay; grandson, Thomas Lane (Dianne) Carr of Georgetown; granddaughter, Julia Anne (Matt) Carr-Trebelhorn of Lexington; sister, Etta Mae (Billy) Sills of Lexington; brother-in-law, Roy Harrison; also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Marie was a lifetime homemaker and resident of Campbell County. She was a long-time member of  Grant’s Lick Baptist Church and for the last many years, Fairlane Baptist Church. Visitation 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Thursday, June 18, 2015 at the Alexandria Funeral Home, Alexandria, KY. Funeral service 11:00 AM Friday, June 19 at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Oakland Cemetery, Grant’s Lick, KY. Memorials are suggested to the Oakland Cemetery, 909 Kenton Station Road, Alexandria, KY 41001.