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Elfreda Sue Thornton, age 76, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Rockcastle Health and Rehab.
Elfreda was born on June 16, 1946 to Dwayne Hoover and Claris Johnson Hoover in Russell Springs, Kentucky.
She was of the Christian faith, member of American Legion, AM Vets, she enjoyed reading, gardening and spending time with family.
Elfreda was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Robert Thornton, brother, Gentry Hoover, sister, Charlotte Monroe and grandson, David Reid Thornton.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her sons, Scott (Courtney) Thornton and Robert F. (Betty) Thornton; daughter, Regina Calder all of Somerset, Ky; sister, Kay Hoover Moeller of Indianapolis, IN; along with grandchildren, Charlie, Casey, J.D., Taylor, Dakota, Atlas, Paul, Luke, Summer, Logan and Maranda.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. in the Chapel of the Southern Oaks Funeral Home with a funeral service to begin at 1 P.M. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Mill Springs National Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Charlie Wieland, J.D. Thornton, Paul Thornton, Casey Bird, Luke Thornton and Bob Thornton.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Southern Oaks Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Elfreda Sue Thornton.
I got the joy of getting to know Elfreda in the short time that I have been working at Rockcastle Health and Rehab. She sure made my day when we’d go out on smoke breaks. She will be dearly missed, and out prayers are with the family.
I am absolutely heartbroken after learning of my friend, neighbor, and mother figure to me has passed on. Sue please fly high and know that you are truly missed. You crossed my mind almost daily since I moved from Somerset. God has truly chosen precious Jewel and close friend. To the family you are in my thoughts and prayers. I wish I could be there for the services but due to work and other responsibilities I will be not be able to attend. Love and peace to you all. Michael Duncan
I was her daughter in law for 13 years and basically part of the family 4 years before that. We had an unusual relationship but even though her son and I decided to part company, her and I still had a good relationship. She will be missed sorely. She gave my youngest son his passion for writing and four leaf clovers.