Oralee Thornton, age 83, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away at her residence on January 31, 2021 after a short illness. She was born in Appling County on November 14, 1937 to Nathan Thornton and Lucy Lemacks Thornton. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by a daughter, Oletha Andrews, granddaughter, Christina Crews, sister, Maudine Topolski and brother, Robert Thornton. She was a member of the Paxton Revival Center.

Survivors include five children Mack Andrews (Sue Ann) of Alma, Mark Andrews (Asya) of Mississippi, Earlene Daniels of Alma, Chirlene Tanner of Baldwin, FL., Avis Gravitt (Randall) of Jacksonville, FL. and Ramona Harden of Indiana; one sister, Wilodean Joiner (Steve) of Jacksonville, FL.; special friends, Sammy Peacock and Linda Morgan; 14 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 13 great-great-grandchildren also 3 nephews and a niece.

Graveside services will be held Monday, February 8 ^th at 2:00 PM at Rose Hill Cemetery with Pastor Steve Dobbs officiating. The family will be receiving friends at the cemetery from 1:00 PM until service time.

Crosby Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements.