Carol Williams Thornton Obituary in Montgomery at Ross-Clayton Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Carol Williams Thornton

Dr. Carol Yvonne Williams Thornton was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, to the late Mr. Norman, Sr. and Mrs. Essie B. Williams. She was of the Catholic faith and attended St. Jude Catholic Church and later Resurrection Catholic Church. On August 12, 2021, Carol peacefully departed this earthly life to embrace an eternal life. Funeral services will be held Friday, August 20, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. from First Baptist Church, 347 North Ripley Street with Rev. Christopher Allen, officiating. Interment in Eastwood Memorial Garden. Carol received her formal public education at St. Jude Educational Institute, Montgomery, Alabama. She then matriculated at Mount Saint Scholastica College, Atchison, Kansas, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. She went on to receive a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tennessee. Upon graduating from Meharry Medical College, she returned to her hometown and commenced employment with Equitable Life Assurance Company. Her historic dental career began with National Health Service Corp/USPHS in offices in Hayneville and Tuskegee, Alabama. The first female dentist in Montgomery, Alabama, Carol opened her private dental practice in January 1979, with offices in Montgomery and Tuskegee, Alabama. Later, she began working as the Director of Dental Clinic and General Dentistry for the State of Alabama Department of Public Health. She then worked with Health Services, Inc. as a staff dentist. Carol ended her distinguished dental career of 36 years with Central Alabama Veterans Care System, Montgomery, Alabama, as a staff dentist. Upon retiring, Carol continued to fulfill her calling and worked part-time with Sarrell Dental Center, Montgomery, Alabama. In addition to working as a dentist professionally, Carol served honorably in the United States Coast Guard for 20 years in the field of dentistry. She retired having achieved the rank of Captain. Carol enjoyed affiliations with the American Dental Association, Federal Dentist Program, Alabama Dental Association, Second District Dental Society, Best Friends Bridge Club, Tuskegee / Montgomery, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Carol met the man of her dreams, Willie Thornton, in 1988 at Resurrection Catholic Church. They became instant friends, and their treasured friendship blossomed into everlasting love. She was happily married to and best friends with Willie Thornton for over 30 years. Willie will continue to carry his best friend and wife in his heart. Carol is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Dr. Willie E. Thornton; her loving son, who was the apple of her eye, Nicholas Earl Thornton; two sisters: Norma Jeanne (Ronald) Vance, Montgomery, AL, and Brenda Law-Williams, Charlotte, NC; one brother, Norman (Gloria Jean) Williams, Jr., Montgomery, AL; an aunt, Margaret Dickinson, Montgomery, AL; three sisters-in law: Norma Thornton-Bishop and Fannie Harris of Montgomery, AL, and Bessie Pierce, New York, NY; six brothers-in-law: Charles Thornton and Alfred (Gail) Thornton of Montgomery, AL; Roger (Juanita) Thornton, Jonesboro, GA; Herman (Yulander) Thornton; James Tyner, Montgomery, AL; and Roy Tyner, Pine Bluff, AR; Godchildren Cory (Jasmine) Vance, Birmingham, AL, and Juel Taylor, Los Angeles, CA; God-daughter, Rosalyn Stanford, Montgomery, AL; friend, soror and classmate of Meharry Medical College, Dr. Jaehneth “Tookie” Taylor; devoted friend and co-worker, Dr. Penny White; friend and co-worker, Ms. Faye Outsey; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Omega Omega Rites will be held Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. and family hour from 7:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. from the chapel of Ross-Clayton Funeral Home.

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Deepest condolences, Mr. Willie, Nicholas, and the entire First Baptist family. Carol was a treasure to each of us who had the fortune to know her. Sending you hugs and prayers from the Project Pilgrimage community in Seattle, WA. Love, Felicia and Nathan

My deepest condolences to Dr. Thornton and his family. We are greatly sadden by the lost of Carol she was a dear friend. Voncile Gissendaner-Wilson 33KJM7G

To my dearest classmate My heart is saddened by this loss of a beautiful life. May God bless your soul and your family during this time of bereavement. Until we meet again my friend. Love you Love A. Jean Temple-Gadson
St. Jude Class of 1965

I was blessed to have worked with Dr. Thorton as a colleague. She was a "Trailblazer." She will surely be missed. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Dr. Rosalynn Crawford-McKendall and Keith McKendall

With our heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathy.
Darryl and Yolanda Seawright

With deepest sympathy to the Thornton family. God bless and keep you is our prayer. The Iverson family.

To Dr. Thornton and Family my condolences to you all. May God grant you comfort, peace and strength at this time. Blessings. Celia Hendricks

To Dr. Thornton and family my condolences to you all. May God grant you comfort, peace and strength at this time.

To Willie and Nicholas, may God comfort and keep you and your family during this time of bereavement. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Sonja Harrington Weston & Family

Carol was my classmate at St. Jude class of 1965. A very caring and wonderful friend. My prayers are with the family of Carol, Rest in Peace. Marie Nelson Rahman

Brother Thornton, Deacon Beasley Singleton here no written word can speak it but you know God has gained a true soldier, therefore my brother you and Nick be Blessed....

We are deeply saddened by the loss of such a warm and caring friend. Carol, you will be greatly missed by all of us and so many more that you have touched throughout your life. To Brother Willie and Nicholas, we keep you in our thoughts and prayers. If anything is needed please just let us know. May Sister Carol Thornton rest in eternal peace. With Heartfelt Love, Isaac and Zenzi Bell and Family.

I am so sorry for your loss Willie and Nicholas. Carol was such a beautiful person, inside and out. "May you find comfort from the God of all comfort who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God" 2corinthians 1:3,4 Love Beverly Williams

Please accept our deepest sympathy. You are n our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely Larry & Shirley Lauderdale

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalms 34:18 FROM: Carolyn Myrick Olivari

Precious memories of Carol Williams Thornton will help family and friends with her absence.
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalms 34:18

MY HEARFELT CONDOLENCES TO THE THORTON AND WILLIAMS FAMILIES. I WAS DEVISTATED TO HEAR OF HER PASSING..FAMILY FRIEND.. JACQUELINE ROSE HUDSON

My deepest sympathy to a warm and decent soul. Rest in peace. THE Brown Family.

May the Peace, Power and Presence of the Holy Comforter (the Holy Spirit) be with you in your moments of grief. Pastor and Mrs. Leonard E Cammack

On behalf of my entire family, especially my sisters and I, I graciously and lovingly extend heart-felt condolences to ALL REMAINING MEMBERS OF THIS THIRD GENERATION OF FRIENDSHIP FAMILY.
Respectfully and Lovingly as Always,
MS. BOBBETTA JONES, MSPH ON BEHALF OF THE DEACON ROBERT FULTON JONES AND MRS. MYRTLE PLESS JONES FAMILY OF SHERIDAN HEIGHTS, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA

I was shocked and saddened to hear of the loss of a former neighbor, extended family member and a more recently re-acquainted PROFESSIONAL COLLEAGUE and "Big Sister Type" Friend.
May God Almighty, Himself comfort ALL REMAINING FAMILY MEMBERS AS ONLY HE CAN DO!!
"EARTH THAT NO SORROW THAT HEAVEN CANNOT HEAL"!!! AND "LOVE NEVER FAILS"!!!
RESPECTFULLY AND LOVINGLY TO ALL,
MS. BOBBETTA JONES, MSPH

From Oneal & Leontyne Pringle: To the Williams & Thornton Families We're sending your family our Condolences, Deepest Sympathy and 🙏🏿prayers 🙏🏿.The LORD will see you all through this difficult time. We were schoolmates at Saint Jude's Educational Institute and she was our family dentist in her early years of practice. "Just Keep On Trusting In The Lord". Love, The Pringles Ramer, AL 36069

Dr. Williams gentle, patient demeanor will always be remembered. My thoughts and prayers are with you,the family. May God give you peace and comfort during this difficult time. I ask that God will heal your broken heart with His love and your precious memories with Carol comfort you.

I am so saddened and deeply hurt by the passing of Dr. Williams. She was the first Dentist that I worked for when I graduated from Dental Assisting school. We worked together at several places for years. She was an excellent Dentist and will be missed by the Dental community. I send my prayers and condolences to Willie, Nicholas and the entire family. Love, Yvetta

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