Sandra Cecil Maclin Thornton, age 86, of Muscle Shoals, AL passed away peacefully at her home in Mendham, NJ, on May 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bobby Joe Thornton; her parents, Cecil and Juanita Maclin; and her brother, Terry Maclin.
Sandra is survived by her three daughters: Cynthia “Cindy” Wood of Chattanooga, TN; Robin Collins (Phil) of Phoenix, AZ; and Angela Crowe (Wade) of Mendham, NJ. She is also lovingly remembered by her grandchildren, Cecilia Thornton Crowe and William “Liam” Howard Crowe.
Sandra dedicated her professional life to serving at the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and Norfolk Southern Railroad. A gifted musician, she served as the pianist at Woodward Avenue Baptist Church for 55 years, and also shared her passion for music through teaching piano. She found joy in gardening, traveling, and, most of all, spending time with her grandchildren and family pets.
A graveside service will be held Saturday, May 31, 11:00 AM at Colbert Memorial Gardens in Tuscumbia, AL.
