Debbie Hendrix Thornton, 58, of Lakeland, Florida (formerly of LaFayette) passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017.
Prior to her move to Florida, she was a member of the Community Baptist Church on Lee Mason Road. Debbie had a passion for music and a love of helping others and was active in many outreach ministries throughout her life.
She is survived by her daughter, Renee (David) Griffin of LaFayette; sons, Robert Thornton and Jamie Thornton both of LaFayette; grandchildren, Nicholas, Olivia, Jazmyn, Abigail, Georgia, Morgan, and Megan; parents, Robert “Shot” Thornton of LaFayette and Nelva Allmon of Lakeland, Fla.; sisters, Sherri Dampier and Vicki Foreman both of Lakeland, Fl.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21, in the Wilbanks Memorial Chapel with Pastor Matthew Gilmore officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the ministry of your choice.
Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.