Christine Thornton

Christine Corrine Thornton went to her eternal home in Heaven on April 6, 2016. She was born on February 18, 1936, a daughter of the late Hugh and Evelyn Allison. Christine married Billy Thornton on January 27, 1956. Together they raised four children and ran a dairy farm in Hickory Plains, Arkansas. They were married for fifty-nine years and were devoted members of Hebron United Methodist Church.

Christine took special pride in her role as a mother, grandparent, and great-grandparent. Each of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren was very special to her. She loved earnestly. Family and friends alike who were blessed by her nurturing spirit also knew she possessed a hearty dose of candor. While she was certainly outspoken and direct, her loved ones were recipients of a deep love, devotion, and steadfastness that permeated everything she did. Not only did she delight in her family, Christine enjoyed gardening, growing flowers and traveling.

Christine's life was an illustration of faith, sincerity and resilience. She was known throughout the community as a strong, caring, and hard-working woman. The impact she leaves on her own family will not fade with her passing. Rather, those who were fortunate enough to have shared time with her will forever carry the gift of the love, joy, and care she shared with them.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Billy Sloan Thornton; and one sister, Bonnie Wilson.

Christine is survived by her brother, Gene Allison of Sylvania; daughter Terry Cody Mitchell (Earl); sons Doug (Denise), Rob and Bob (Kim) Thornton; nine grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren.

Family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sunday at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 11, 2016, at Hebron Methodist Church, with burial in Hebron Cemetery. Arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home.