Nell Wanda Thornton, age 88 of Winchester, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Pelham on May 31, 1934, to the late James Albert and Jessie Bell (Conry) Thomas. She had previously been employed at Wilton as a payroll clerk and at Wal-Mart as a door-greeter. For the last several years, she had been a devoted homemaker. Nell enjoyed reading, playing cards, and had enjoyed gardening in her younger years. But most of all, she cherished the time spent with her beloved family, especially with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and going places with her daughters. She was a member of White Oak Grove Church of God. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald “Don” Thornton. Nell is survived by her loving daughters, Beverly Thornton, and Diana (Mark) Booth; grandchildren, Jason Rieben, and Samantha (Edward) Troicke; and great-grandchildren, Elle Ashley Goodrich, Matthew Gann, Michael Gann, Lucas Troicke, Malachi Gann, Shilo Rieben, and Caleb Tyrrell. Visitation will be from 5-8pm on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, June 2, 2023, in the Moore-Cortner Chapel with Pastor Jonathan Blazer officiating. Interment will be at Franklin Memorial Gardens. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave NW, Winchester, TN 37398, (931)-967-2222
