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Mrs. Libby Ruth Thornell, 95, of Eclectic, passed away February 25, 2017. She was born March 19, 1921.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 1:00 pm at Rushenville Baptist Church with Rev. Ron Estes and Rev. Adrian Cahill officiating. Burial will follow at Bullard Cemetery, Linville Memorial Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be Monday, February 27, 2017 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Linville Memorial Funeral Home.
Libby was a member of Rushenville Baptist Church for 86 years. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Her goal in life was to love and take care of her family and others.
She is survived by son, James Thornell; daughters, Carolyn Denham (Rex) and Ruthie Spencer (Les); six grandchildren, Larry Thornell (Cindy), David Thornell (Carol), Chris Denham (Christie), Ashley Mims, Hayley Hooks (Adam) and Janice Thornell; fourteen great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by husband, Roscoe Thornell; sons, Lawrence Thornell and Charlie Thornell; daughter-in-law, Moncell Thornell; and great granddaughter, Loryn Brown.
Donations can be made in Libby Thornell’s memory to Rushenville Baptist Church and a scholarship fund at the University of Alabama addressed to Loryn “lo” Brown Scholarship Fund, G14 Rose Administration Building, Box 870101, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0101.
The family extends heartfelt thanks to Community Hospice. Online condolences at www.linvillememorial.com.
Linville Memorial Funeral Home, Eclectic, Alabama
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