Patricia Thornton

Patricia Joan Thornton, age 52, of Columbia, TN passed away December 27, 2016. A memorial service was held Sunday, January 1 at Chapel Hill United Methodist Church in Chapel Hill, TN.

She was born in Cedar Rapids and grew up in Waukon. She was the cafeteria manager at Chapman’s Retreat Elementary School in Spring Hill, TN. Patty will be remembered for her generous, caring heart which knew no bounds. Patty’s love for her kids and grandkids was immeasurable.

Survivors include her husband of 35 years, Jeffrey Thornton; her sons, Daniel (Elizabeth) Thornton and Michael Thornton; her daughter, Michelle (Chad) Dyer; her grandchildren, Brooke, Holly and Jake Dyer, and Max, Ella and Zoe Thornton; her parents, Walter and Betty Engrav; her parents-in-law, Carl and Joyce Thornton; her brothers, Steve (Mary) Engrav and Robert (Micky) Engrav; and her sisters, Rhonda (Dave) Bahr and Colleen Wicks.