• Aleene (Hall) Thornton

    31 Jan 2017

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    Aleene (Hall) Thornton, of Bismarck, Arkansas died on January 31. She would have been 101 years old on February 17, 2017. She was born to the late Noah and Edna Hall who had nine daughters and four sons. She married at the age of 16 to Y. B. “Young” Thornton. After sixty-six years of marriage and partnership, Young was called home March 11, 1999. This loss left a void in Aleene’s life that could not be filled. Aleene was predeceased by all her siblings, a grandson Wesley Dean Thornton, and a great-grandson Nicholas King. Cherishing her memory  are the survivors; her sons, Leon and wife Jean of Bismarck; Harold of Bismarck; and her daughter, Diane Robbins and husband John of Hot Springs; ten grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren, and 18 great-great-grandchildren; a loving church family and many friends. The light of her life was her children, grandchildren and all babies.

    Aleene was a lifetime member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church where over the years she served as a Sunday School Teacher, member of the choir, and a song leader. She loved the outdoors and had rather be outside working on her flowers, helping with the dairy, or mowing the lawn. She often said while growing up on the farm she was her papa’s “Boy” among all her sisters. She was very independent and had little patience with others who would not work or care for their own.

    Having married during the Great Depression, she and her husband farmed and worked at odd jobs until World War II, as did many other Arkansans. She worked in the shipyards in California where she was one of the original “Rosie the Riveters”.

    Upon returning to Arkansas, they operated a dairy farm for several years. She also worked for floral shops and restaurants in Hot Springs.

    She was a loving mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed by her family and her many friends. She lives on in the hearts and all those lives she touched.

    Funeral services will be held at the Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Bismarck, Arkansas Saturday February 4, 2017 at 2:00 PM with the visitation starting at 1:00 p.m. Interment will be at the Hickory Grove Cemetery.

    Arrangements entrusted to Atkinson Funeral Home in Malvern. Guests may leave online condolences at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net

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  • 11 comments

    Sue Royes

    3 Feb 2017

    With deepest sympathy. What a wonderful long life. I will always remember my visits with her at Christmas and her stories. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

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    JANE MORRISON

    3 Feb 2017

    HAROLD, SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. BUT WHAT A WONDERFUL LIFE YOUR MOTHER LIVED. MAY THE LORD HOLD YOU IN HIS ARMS AND COMFORT YOU. JANE MORRISON

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    Dee Bergan Edie

    4 Feb 2017

    Mrs Thornton was a special lady and was such a joy to visit. Her stories always made me laugh. God took one of his hard working followers to be with Him. I loved her.

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    Mitchell and Ann Strother

    4 Feb 2017

    We know how much Aleene loved the Lord. You could see that in her everyday life. Sending prayers to all of the family. Praying you find comfort in knowing she's resting in the company of Jesus and as she entered He said well done thy good and faithful servant. Much love to all of you. Mitchell and Ann Strother

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    Roberta (Bertie) Whitworth

    4 Feb 2017

    My deepest condolances to all of you. May God wrap his loving arms aroud you and bring you peace. Ailene was a wonderful woman and she is no doubt in heaven planting flowers and working at something. Y'all were truly blessed to have her with you for so long.

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    Cheryl Hilser

    4 Feb 2017

    Such a great loss to our. Burch family and our community. Thank you for leading by example, and for all the wonderful things you did for others throughout your lifetime. I know you are enjoying the beginning of your eternity in Heaven! Love you always Momma T. Deepest condolences to the Thornton Family.

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    Bonny&Bill Bryant

    4 Feb 2017

    We are saddened to hear about Mom T passing away from her earthly home. But, we are rejoicing that she is now in the arms of our Savior that she loved so much. Our prayers are with you all as you carry on your earthly until you are reunited with her again. God bless you all.

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    Nancy Harmon Cope

    4 Feb 2017

    All my sympathy and prayers to the family. So sorry. She was a wonderful person.

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    Mitch & Amy Fendley

    4 Feb 2017

    Much Love, Many Hugs, and Prayers for the Thornton Family during this time of loss.

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    Mary Wedsted & Family

    4 Feb 2017

    Sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one I know she will be missed by all who knew her.

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    Jay River

    8 Feb 2017
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    We are sorry to hear about your loss we pray that in the days ahead you will be fortified. May these words provide you hope and comfort during this your time of sadness. 1 Corinthians 15:21,22, "For since death came through a man, resurrection of the dead also comes through a man. For just as in Adam all are dying, so also in the Christ all will be made alive." Jesus said of himself that he was the resurrection and the life at John 11:25. May God sustain you all during this time as well. JR

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