Dorothy Brumfield Thornton, 88, died on July 13, 2020 at Diversicare Nursing Home in Tylertown.  She was born February 9, 1932, the daughter of the late Willis and Olles Blackwell Brumfield.

After being graduated from high school, she attended Business College in Jackson, Mississippi.  There she met and married her husband, the late Wade Thornton.  They moved to Merritt Island, Florida where they worked until they retired.  She was a secretary for a government agency.

She and her husband returned to Tylertown in the early 1970's.  She worked diligently at the Knoxo Baptist Church as church historian, media consultant, and head of the Seniors Class.  She loved her church and her church family.  Dorothy had a great love for animals and always provided shelter for a number of dogs and cats and in her later years, she had 3 special cats that she adored.  She was a loving and caring aunt and person.

In addition to her parents, and her husband, Mrs. Thornton was also preceded in death by a sister, Maudean (Dean) Holmes; two brothers, Basil Brumfield and Charles Brumfield, and a beloved nephew, Charles Willis Brumfield.

Mrs. Thornton is survived by nephews, Vic and Richard Holmes; nieces, Gwen (Michael) Langhart, Dr. Cindy (John) Hester; Penny Brumfield; Pam Brumfield Case; and Jo Holmes.  5 Great nephews; 4 Great-nieces; and 3 Great-great nephews.

A private family graveside will be held at the Brumfield's plot in the Tylertown Cemetery.

Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  Relatives and friends may sign the online book at www.hartmanhughesfuneralhome.com..