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Vesta Ella Thornton, age 100 of Athens passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at home. Mrs. Thornton was born August 28, 1918 in Lauderdale County to Brock Romine and Zona Newton.
Graveside Services for Mrs. Thornton are Thursday, October 18, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Roselawn Cemetery with Greg Lauderback officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, October 18, 2018 from 12:30 until 1:30 p.m. at Limestone Chapel Funeral Home.
She is survived by her sons, Lester Lee Thornton and Phillip Thornton; daughter, Joyce Buchanan and husband Sam; several nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by her parents, and 10 brothers and sisters.
