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Brittany Edwards
Lynda Hart Reed
The pastor conducting Aunt Lois’ service called her “SPUNKY”. I so agree. One day after Marie’s husband James passed I was with a group of the family at the National cemetery in Jacksonville. There are hills and slopes. I walked up to Aunt Lois and said can I hold your arm so you don’t fall. She looked at me in the eyes and said, “no! But I will hold onto you so you do not fall!” Now I would call that SPUNKY!! Aunt Lois I will truly miss you. Thank hou for always loving me. I love you so much. Until we meet in Heaven. I will see you later!! Much love!!
Martha Williams
So sorry for your loss. May God wrap his arms around each of you and comfort you.
Jennifer Koenig
I dated her Grandson Eric when I was 15 that's when I first met her she was such a sweet soul and a great cook..I also had the honor knowing Mr.Thornton her husband I helped him paint the guest house off Yulee Hills at their home..Sending love,prayers and comfort for your loss to the Thornton Family..I love yall ❤️ So sorry for yalls loss
Lois Thompson Thornton
2026-02-22
Lois Thompson Thornton, 86, of Fernandina Beach passed away on February 22nd, 2026 peacefully at her home.
She was born February 25, 1939 in Screven, Georgia to the late John Thompson and Lilly Googe Thompson. She grew up in Jesup, GA.
At 16, while working in a bakery, she met the love of her life, Billy Milton Thornton. They married on June 19, 1955 and then raised 5 children together. Her children remember her as a kind, loving, patient mom who always encouraged them to reach their goals in life.
Lois was a skilled seamstress that loved to sew for everyone. She made most of her family’s wedding dresses and clothes. She was so passionate about sewing, she worked in a sewing factory during the day and would come home and sew most of her family’s clothes. She was also a great gardener, growing most of her family’s veggies.
Although she loved being a wife and mother, her most favorite title was Nana, to her grandkids and great grandkids, whom she loved with all her heart.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy, and three of her children, Shirley Woodard, and Billy and Daniel Thornton.
She is survived by her son and daughter- in- law, John and Deborah Thornton, daughter, Marie Winkler, and daughter-in-law Renee Thornton along with 20 grandkids, 21 great-grandkids, and 7 great-great grandkids.
The family will receive family and friends on Monday, March 2, 2026 from 5-7p.m. at Oxley Heard Funeral Home. Services will be held Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 11a.m. in Burgess Chapel at Oxley Heard. Lois will be laid to rest at Green Pine Cemetery in Yulee, Florida.
Following the services there will be a meal provided for all family and friends at
Lighthouse Tabernacle, 43694 Ratliff Rd. Callahan, FL 32011.
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