Nancy Thornton

Nancy Thornton passed away in Auburn on August 5, 2024.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Dorris Hogan and her sister, Diane Hogan.  She is survived by her husband of nearly 66 years, Bill Thornton of Auburn.; children Julie Wood, Steve Thornton and his wife, Patti, and Lee Thornton; grandchildren Jeremy Wood, Michael Wood, and Abby Thornton; three great-grandchildren; her sister, Dorris (Dee) Hogan and her husband Murray; nephew David Tillman and niece Kathy Gullion; and three great-grandchildren.

Nancy graduated from Auburn University (Alabama Polytechnic Institute) in 1957.  She married  Bill on August 8, 1958 in Columbus, Georgia.  They moved to Auburn in 1963 where they would make their home.  Nancy earned two graduate degrees from Auburn University. After a long and distinguished career, she retired as Editor of publications produced by the Alabama Cooperative Extension Service.  She was a devoted member of Lakeview Baptist Church, where she served in many volunteer and leadership positions.

Nancy’s family is incredibly grateful for the kind, loving, and professional care offered to her by the staff of Magnolia Place since 2016.  Her family would cherish any gift made on her behalf that contributes to the research, treatment, and ultimate cure of Alzheimer’s disease, or any other cause that is close to the heart of her friends.