Samantha Marie Thornton Obituary in Phenix City at Taylor Funeral Home, Inc

Obituary For Samantha Marie Thornton

Ms. Samantha Thornton, 58, of Phenix City, AL passed Thursday, July 6, 2023 in Phenix City, AL.

Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. EST, Wednesday, July 12, 2023 in the C.T. Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Bishop Levon Jakes, officiating. Visitation is Wednesday, July 12, 2023 from 10-2 p.m. EST.

Ms. Samatha Maria Thornton “Quicksand” was born April 30, 1965 in Muscogee County, GA to the late Rev. Arthur C. Thornton and the late Virginia Johnson.

Samantha accepted Christ at an early age and was a graduate of Central High School class of 1984.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Virginia Johnson; father, Rev. Arthur C. Thornton; grandmother, Fannie Mae Olgetree and sister, Grader Mitchell.

She leaves to cherish her memories two daughters, Virginia Thornton and Brianna Thornton, both of Phenix City, AL; four grandchildren, Ny'Kerria Thornton, Landon Phillips, Alijah Allen and A'Marion Thornton; sisters, Chasade (Dank) Bass of Phenix City, AL and Nicole (Kevin) Spears of Lithonia, GA; brother, Curtis (Lisa) Thornton of Columbus, GA; two special friends, Frances Lamb and Marvin Stallings; two aunts, Shirlyn Dewhart and Katherine (Mike) Turner; two uncles, Curtis (Cynthia) Ogletree and Joseph Ogletree a host of nieces, nephews, cousins family and friends.

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Those we hold closest to our hearts never truly leave us, they live on in the kindness they have shared and the love they brought into our lives.

God Bless The Thornton Family. From The Phillips Family.

Ms. Sam it was a pleasure working with you at Winn Dixie and I appreciate your advice, and parenting tips you told me. Thank you for being a true friend. My deepest condolences to her family and friends. Rest in Peace Sara Acevedo Winn Dixie store #482

Sam you will truly be missed. When I wear my skirt I will always think of you lol. Class of 1984 will never be the same. Love you and take your rest friend. Love, Brenda Wilborn Randall

My condolences to my family. Cuz you will be missed by so many. I Love you ❤️💕

Deepest sympathy and condolences to the family of Samantha. I pray that God will give you strength and comfort you in your time of bereavement. Class of 84 classmate.

Class of 84 Samantha you are going to be missed dearly 😢 💔 Rest In Paradise! Schendora Thomas

Rest In Paradise my classmate and friend you will be truly missed Class of 84

I am so sorry to hear about Samantha aka quick sand she was my friend my classmate .she wad the light of the party always had a great time with her. Rest in paradise my friend. Ur classmate ruby upshaw.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and family. I sure am sorry to hear about your loss. She was a very special person and will be missed. Sincerely, Lisa Henderson

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