Carolyn Marie Thornton, 66 of Starke passed away Sunday, April 20, 2014 at the ET York Haven Hospice in Gainesville. She was born March 18, 1948 in Starke to the late Aaron and Rosie Muse Sumner living most of her life in Raiford and Starke. She was a member of the Morgan Road Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard A. Thornton.
Mrs. Thornton is survived by her four sons: Tim Thornton, wife Tammy of Starke, Les Thornton, wife Michelle of Starke, Travis Thornton of Starke and Steven Thornton of Starke; Daughter: Tammy Tetstone, husband Roger of Starke; Five grandchildren and Seven great grandchildren; Brother: Carl Sumner of Keystone Heights; Sisters: Evelyn Booth of Starke and Nancy Jacobs of Brooker.
Graveside Funeral Services for Mrs. Thornton will be held Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at 11:30 am at Sapp Cemetery in Raiford, with Rev. Al Paulson officiating. Family invites friends for a visitation at 10:00 am on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at Archer Funeral Home. Archer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 386-496-2008