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1963 - 2008
 Teresa "Teri" Marie Thornton, 44, of DeGraff, died at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, April 16, 2008, at her home.
She was born in Austin, Texas, on May 3, 1963, a daughter of the late Paul and Patricia Rittenhouse Pelasky. She also was preceded in death by a sister, Denise Green.
On Aug. 5, 1991, she married David A. Thornton in London, Ky., and he survives, along with two sons, Joshua Reck of Sidney and Dustin Reck of Bellefontaine; a daughter, Danielle Thornton of DeGraff; two stepdaughters, Ashley Thornton and Tiffany Thornton, both of Sidney; a brother, Paul Pelasky; and stepmother, Barbara Judy of California.
A Pittsburgh Steelers fan, she attended St. Patrick Catholic Church in Bellefontaine and enjoyed gardening.
The Rev. Julia L. Ronngren conducts a funeral at 2 p.m. Monday at Rexer-Riggin-Madden Funeral Home, DeGraff, where calling is from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Burial is in Bellefontaine Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to a cancer society. Express condolences at www.timeformemory.com/madden.
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There are currently 14 condolences.
Danielle Thornton ( 3 years later)
Saturday April 16, 2011 at
1:32 PM
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Three years ago mom you was taking from me, Three years later you would be proud to know Im pregnant with Twin baby boys. Coltin & Corbin.. I just visited your grave 3 days ago to see you before I had to be put in at OSU.. but next month when the babies are born and healthy to come home I will bring them to you!. your so missed by me & loved everyday.. Life just isnt the same without you. Love your daughter.
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Danielle Thornton (the youngest daughter)
Imissyoumom@hotmail.com
Wednesday August 27, 2008 at
9:13 PM
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i freaking miss you! so bad =(
none of the days get easier they just be gettin harder.
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Angie Corwin
arc_drvc_04@yahoo.com
Monday April 21, 2008 at
3:41 PM
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im soooo sooooo sorry for your loss i know what u guys are going threw and i knew the 2 boys i grew up with them but not anymore and i know Danielle from school and i know all of you guys r going threw something that u never ever thought of going threw i know but i guess god wanted her to go this was her time to go and maybe it is a good thing now she wont feel any pain anymore i hope u guys get better and love ya
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Brenda K. Thornton Scott
Sunday April 20, 2008 at
3:50 PM
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Dave, Ashley,Tiffany, Dannielle, Josh & Dstin, So sorry for your loss my thoughts & Prayers Are with You all. Mom & Brenda
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Mike Fullenkamp
Sunday April 20, 2008 at
8:06 AM
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Dave and family. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss of Teri. Take care and be strong.
Mike
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John Lawrence
Friday April 18, 2008 at
9:38 PM
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Danielle and Family, best wishes im sorry for the loss of your mom/ wife. Im here for you guys... teri will be sadly missed she was a nice woman.
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Danielle Alicia Thornton
Friday April 18, 2008 at
12:13 PM
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Mom, I love you very much, We got so close these last few days and weeks. I just miss everything... I love you mom. So much .. <3 Danielle
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Melissa Copas
Thursday April 17, 2008 at
11:04 PM
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My thoughts and prayers go out to the family!..Even though its been a few years, Teri was an awesome women! Sorry for your loss!
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David Thornton
DTHORNTON001@woh.rr.com
Thursday April 17, 2008 at
9:01 PM
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Teri, I miss you. My heart hurts, my LOVE for YOU will never go away. I know now your pain is gone and you are at peace with God. You made my life complete and made me very happy. I will miss your smile, your laugh, and your willingness to help others. I am so proud that you are my wife and your memory will go on forever. I Love You Always, Dave
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Danielle Thornton
Thursday April 17, 2008 at
8:40 PM
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mom- hey its ur daughter. i miss you so bad. its like everything was lost when i heard about ur death. you and me starting getting so close you promised me my graduation.. i dont want that day to come anymore.=/ i wish i would of neevr hurt you as many times as i did. i wish i could of changed my ways before i could tell u all the things i said. your evrything to me and now that ur gone all i have done is cry over you. dad misses you too. i never knew what to say about you but now i can say everything... ur hard working. ur my hereo my life. without you im nothing its like my sky went grey. there is no sunshine anymore. there is nothing i can do. im sorry u sufferd it kills me. how do i say goodbye to someone i truely loved and love! now and forever. you gave birth to me just a lil over 16 yrs ago. wow not long ago huh? all those memories u standing by my side. telling me everything was ok and to stay strong. me and dad havent been close and we fight alot. and now he is the only thing i have left. last night i thought about you thinking you would appear again and kiss me goodnight. you never came in my room. you never said its ok. you just was taken right away. i cant even explaine to you how i feel. im hurt im sad im so deeply sorry i couldnt of helped u.. i wish i would have saved u and had u die in my arms instead of noones. i hope u remeber me and know that ijm alive i hope ur my guaridan angel and never watch me cry. i hope u hold me when theres nothing to spare. and i hope that u know im me becauz of you. my tears running down my face is how deeply in love i am with you. and now that ur gone idont know what to do. i miss saying iloveyou and saying how are you doing i miss them days u picked me up from school. and told me that everything was ok. i miss ur smile ur voice ur eyes ur everything. now i know that u was suffering but didint want anyone to know. i miss everything!!! EVERYTHING im only 16 im so young... now you wont be in my graduation my college graduation my wedding nothing it tears me apart... my friends love you they miss you deeply i have lauren with me saying that she cares. she misses you she said she found a couple pictures with u in it. she cried alot today and yesterday but she knows ur happier you with ur daughter your mother your father you sister everyone.. you now have the chance to know ur family.... when ur funeral comes im going to wanna hold u and tell you mom come back dont let me go ever hold on.... mom im glad ur happy and im glad that u are not in pain im glad u dont need chemo or iv's u sad they hurt. im glad that ur happy. its all i ever wanted. have me in your thoughts and pray for me daily.... i love you mom... i miss you ill be with you someday and we will be back home.....
Love your youngest daughter....
Danielle Alicia Thornton...
oxoxoxoxxoxooxox
BUNCHES
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Mary Royer
Thursday April 17, 2008 at
5:20 PM
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Dave~I will miss her so much! We were like sisters for 7 years! My thoughts are with you and all the kids!
I will be there Sunday and Monday!
I wish i could have done more for her!
BE STRONG!
Mary Royer
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Deb Lewis
Thursday April 17, 2008 at
4:25 PM
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I am sorry for your loss. I went to school with Teri and we were good friends years ago. My prayers are with your family.
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Carol Pait
Thursday April 17, 2008 at
3:25 PM
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I just wanted to let David and the children know how sorry I am to hear of Teri's passing. You and your family are in my prayers. I know Teri will be greatly missed. God Bless all of you at your time of need. Sincerely Carol Pait
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Aunt Brenda & Uncle Jack
bjgp.hello@yahoo.com
Wednesday April 16, 2008 at
10:23 PM
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Josh,Dustin and Terri's family, we are so sorry for your loss. I will see you on Monday. Aunt Brenda and Uncle Jack
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