Thornton

Christine P. (Teenie) Thornton, 96, of La Grange, died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019.

Christine was born in Lunenburg, Va. on March 27, 1922, the daughter of the late Virgil and Selma (Thorpe) Palmer.

She was married to John M. Thornton on Sept. 24, 1946 in Petersburg, Va. Christine was the matriarch of her family, and spent her time playing the important role of mother, wife, and caregiver. Earlier in her life, Christine even worked as a book keeper for the Fort Lee Military Base, where she met her husband in Richmond, Va.

Christine is survived by her daughter: Brenda Wiggins and husband, Bryan, of La Grange; Shirley Fehrle and husband, Leonard of Lexington; sons: Bobby Thornton of Brenham; Jim Thornton and wife, Kathy, of Hilltop Lakes; ten grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Visitation was held on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church in La Grange. Funeral services followed the visitation at 1 p.m. Graveside services were held on Monday at 4 p.m. at the Lexington Cemetery in Lexington.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Koenig - Belvill Funeral Home & Cremations in La Grange.