In Loving Memory of Andrea Renee Thornton
Andrea Renee Word Thornton, born on June 15, 1958, passed away surrounded by family and loved ones on November 29th 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Billy Joe and Henrietta Word; her husband, Roger Dale Thornton; and her beloved daughter, Tiffany Thornton.
Renee’s spirit lives on through her daughter, Jennifer Thornton (Casey Edwards); her brother, Barry Word (Paula); her sister, Lisa Oliver (Mickey); and her grandchildren: Landon Thornton (Marye Kaine), Cayden White (Alex), Layton Smith (Zac), and Sabrie Perkins (Ky). Renee was also a proud great-grandmother to Gracen Thornton, Swayde Thornton, Drake White, Daxton White, Baby White, and Rylan Hillis. She also leaves behind her cherished nephews, Nic (Hailey) Oliver and Brody Word. Great nephews Harrison and Nolan Oliver. Brother-in-law Jerry Mitchell (Dawn).
Renee’s life was marked by her generosity, her love for her family, and her joy in life’s simple pleasures. She found happiness in a clean home, and you could often find her with a vacuum or a leaf blower in hand, taking pride in her surroundings. She had a passion for shopping, especially for purses, and she loved making her family feel special and loved through little acts of care.
Renee’s warmth and kindness extended to many, including special friends Lisa and Larry Holden, and Nevin and Kari Norwood, whose companionship she treasured.
Her presence will be deeply missed, but the love she showed and the memories she created will be cherished forever.
Visitation will be 11:00am to 1:00pm Sunday, December 1st, 2024, at Bennett-May & Pierce Funeral Home.
The funeral service will follow at 1:00pm Sunday, December 1st, 2024, in the Chapel of Bennett-May & Pierce Funeral Home with Bro. Mark Johnson Officiating.
The burial will follow in the Jackson Cemetery in Minor Hill, Tennessee.
Bennett-May & Pierce Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Andrea Renee Word Thornton.
