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Frieda V. Thornton

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Frieda V. Thornton, 91, of Rogers passed away Sunday, Aug. 31, 2014, at Innisfree Nursing and Rehab in Rogers. She was born Jan. 4, 1923, in Englewood, Colo., to Daniel and Freda Petry Lynch. Frieda enjoyed golfing, tennis and reading. She is preceded in death by her parents; one son, Stephen Thornton Sr.; two brothers; and two sisters. Frieda is survived by her husband, Robert Thornton of Rogers, whom she married Oct. 30, 1943; one grandson, Stephen R. Thornton Jr. and wife, Lori, of Springdale; one granddaughter, Judith Ann Thornton, and daughter-in-law, Judith Thornton, both of Clarksville; two great-grandsons, Colby and Grant; and one great-great-grandson, Cason Blake. A visitation will be held this evening from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 3, 2014, at Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services of Rogers. Graveside will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, at Bentonville City Cemetery, with Pastor Barry Williams officiating. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 901 NE J St., Bentonville, AR 72712. Arrangements have been entrusted to Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services of Rogers. Words of comfort may be expressed at stockdalefuneral.com.

Published September 3, 2014

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