She was a purchasing agent for SeaArk Marine and a member of Second Baptist Church in Monticello. She was preceded in death by her father, George Edward Willis.
Survivors include her huband, Thomas Whitt Field Thornhill, III of Monticello; two sons, Thomas Whitt Field (Sonny) Thornhill, IV and Michael Shane Thornhill, both of Monticello; her mother, Lexie Mae Ogles Willis of Monticello; one sister, Joyce Elizabeth Willis Higgins of Delhi, LA; four grandchildren, Gianna Belle Thornhill, Shana Lynn Thornhill, Nicolette Elise Thornhill and Soelee Ahn Thornhill.
Condolences(39)
Sherry Jones
Crossett, AR Monday, January 11, 2010 Im saddened to Hear that my friend Mary Passed away, I had just found her on facebook and didnt realize that she had passed away. I found the funeral home website and thats when I found out! Mary I know your in heaven with the angels because you were always such an angel, youwere always a person I could talk to about my problems and you always inspired me ! Rest in Peace!Jeffery and Tanya Barnett
Monticello, AR Monday, December 14, 2009 Sonny,You and your family are in our prayers.
Pam Gladden
Monticello, AR Sunday, November 29, 2009I am so sorry for you loss and I pray for your family.
Diane Davis
Foley, AL Wednesday, November 25, 2009 Mary was such a wonderful person, I am so sorry for your loss. I know she will be missed by so many. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. It is such a tragic loss but she is not in any pain and walking the streets of gold...RIP Mary, I love you....Annie O'Fallon
pine bluff, AR Monday, November 23, 2009 Ms. Mary was very dear to myself and my driver. On behalf of Staples, driver Andy Wells, and myself (Annie) we want to express our condolscences to Tommy and family. Ms. Mary always had time to talk and tell stories of her greatest love and that was Tonny, her kids, and grandkids. To the SEAARK family and her family at home please know we truly know you have lost a great worker, friend, wife, mother, and grandmother. Tommy if we can help you in any way please let us know. Andy wells driver for Staples truly was always moved by her and was brought to tears and we are sorry I could not be their for the funeral since I was out of state.Please know our prayers are with you.
May god bless Mary and comfort her family. Love Andy Wells and Annie OFallon.
Cheri McCain
La Grande, OR Saturday, November 21, 2009 I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Mary. I have so many memories of her and the family while I was there in Monticello. She will remain a wonderful memory in my heart.Susie Jones Chadwick
Monticello, AR Friday, November 20, 2009 Tommy, Mrs. Lexie and Joyce my heart is breaking for you. I am so sorry about Mary. I have always found her to be such a wonderful person. She could make you smile just being with her. May God Bless each of you at this time.Brenda Hill
Monticello, AR Friday, November 20, 2009 Love and Prayers to all her family.Kelly Loveless- reeves
NLR, AR Friday, November 20, 2009 I was sooo sorry to hear about Mary. I thought very very much of her. When my own mom left, Mary was always there to check on me at all times. I hope my Dad remembered to give you boys a big hug from me. I was sooo sorry I couldn't make the service. Please give your Dad a hug from me. I can't imagine how difficult this will be. I don't make it home very often anymore- I WILL be making a stop to see ya'll during the holidays sometime. All my love.. Kelly LovelessRose Lane
Hot Springs, AR Friday, November 20, 2009 Sorry about your lost Tommy, Shane, Sonny, and all of your family, Mary was a very sweet and kind person. I will never forget how nice you all were to me.Terry & Breanna Starling
Pine Bluff, AR Friday, November 20, 2009 Tommy and Family, our hearts are with you doing your time of grief, we love you.Rose Lane
Hot Springs, AR Friday, November 20, 2009 You will be missed Mary, I will never forget your kindness to me when I lived in your little house next door, and all the food and the best coffee in the world you provided for me.Love You Lots, Rest In Peace In God's Care!!!
Rose
Rhonda L Heathcock
Hensley, AR Thursday, November 19, 2009 Dear Tommy,I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved wife Mary. You and your family are in my thoughts & prayers.
Your 2nd cousin,
Rhonda Smith(Heathcock)
Loving thoughts from Ruth & Annie
Denise Frost Smith
Monticello, AR Thursday, November 19, 2009 Tommy & Family,I was so sorry to hear about Mary passing away. She was such a sweet person who always had a smile on her face. You and your family are in my prayers.
Paige Stell
Monticello, AR Thursday, November 19, 2009 Sonny, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I know that your mom is in a better place and with time I pray that you find comfort in knowing that and knowing that you will be with her again one day. This is one of the many times in life that you will look back and see only one set of footprints in the sand, this is a time when God will carry you instead of walking beside you. I am here for you.Love, Paige (Hill), John, Jayson, Colt, Jake, Jared, and Brad Stell
Misty Densmore Jones
, TX Wednesday, November 18, 2009 May prayers are with the familyJames and Stacie Adair
Monticello, AR Wednesday, November 18, 2009 You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss.James, Stacie, Kathryn, and Audrey Adair
Debbie Walls
Monticello, AR Wednesday, November 18, 2009 I was shocked and so saddened to hear about Mary's passing. I saw her always at the Rummage sales and Wal Mart. We would always stop and talk a minuite and she always would smile and ask how my family was doing. She was an awesome woman and I pray for her family during this time of loss.missy hutton
monticello, AR Wednesday, November 18, 2009 Sorry to hear about Mary.Everytime I seen her and Shana in Wal-mart, She would always speak, She will be missed but never forgotton.
May god bless u all. I will u all in my prayers
Hilda Cox
Little Rock, AR Wednesday, November 18, 2009 Sorry to hear of your loss. Mary was a wonderful person.Pamela Pace Blann
Crossett, AR Wednesday, November 18, 2009 Family,I am so sorry to hear about Mary's passing. I have fond memories of Mary from school. She was a nice person. May God hold you close and comfort you at this time.
Shonda Davis Tacker
Monticello, AR Tuesday, November 17, 2009ben & carolyn adams
, AR Tuesday, November 17, 2009 TOMMY AND FAMILY..WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MARY WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON. HER FAMILY WAS EVERYTHING TO HER. WE PRAY THAT GOD WILL GIVE YOU COMFORT AT THIS TIME OF SORROW. WE LOVE YOU ALL.MARY LOU COOPER
MONTICELLO, AR Tuesday, November 17, 2009 SO SORRY FOR UR LOSS, MY GOD BLESS U TOMMY.Andrea Weaver
Monticello, AR Monday, November 16, 2009 Sonny & Desiree:My deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences are with you and your family. I will be praying for you all.
May God give you peace and understanding during these difficult days. Love you! Andrea Weaver
Monica Weaver
Monticello, AR Monday, November 16, 2009 Mrs. Mary was always very kind to me. Know that my prayers and thoughts are with you always!!teresa
, AR Monday, November 16, 2009 Sonny, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom, she was a very lovely lady. When ever I would see her, she always stop and spoke to me. She was a very special lady. Teresa EcholsRebecca Meier Hammock
monticello, AR Monday, November 16, 2009 Tommy and family, I was shocked and saddend at the news of marys passing, One of my favorite memories of when sis would come home was Id get to tag along to go visit Tommy and Mary, and I can remember how much fun it was when Id take mom to buy groceries and we'd bump into Mary she was a one of a kind pistol of a woman and I will miss her, A.J. and Monty Meier would also like to offer you their deepest sympathy at this time also. Becky Hammock and the Familys of A.J. and Monty Meier.Melissa Reid
Monticello, AR Monday, November 16, 2009 Sonny,My family is praying for you and your family during this time of loss.
Virginia Loomis-Burks
Warren, AR Monday, November 16, 2009 Tommy and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your wife, mother and grandmother. May GOD give you strength, comfort and hope during the days ahead.jimmy hales
monticello, AR Sunday, November 15, 2009 So sorry to hear about Marry,know that my prayers and thoughts are with Tommy and family.jimmy hales
monticello, AR Sunday, November 15, 2009 So sorry to hear about Marry,know that my prayers and thoughts are with Tommy and family.Harry & Peggy Densmore
Star City, AR Sunday, November 15, 2009 Tommy and family, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God hold you in his hands during this trying time.Marsha Chatman
Marysville, WA Sunday, November 15, 2009 Tommey and Family,I am so sorry to hear about Mary. I always felt it was a privilege to have you as my friends. Even though I live far away, I always think of you often. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Peggy Williams
Monticello, AR Sunday, November 15, 2009 Tommy & familyYou and your family are in our thoughts and prayers, may God bless and comfort you at this time .
God bless each of you.
Johnny & Peggy Williams
Cathy and BJ Wilson
Pine Bluff, AR Saturday, November 14, 2009 Mary never met a stranger and was one of those people that could light up a room by just walking into it. We were just talking about her and Tommy (because we didn't know about this,) and were wondering what they were doing since we hadn't seen them since we moved.You know you are a wonderful person when you have people thinking about you years later. Mary is truley a wonderful person.Lila Loveless
Hot Springs, AR Saturday, November 14, 2009 My heart and prayers go out to you all.Gloria Hensley
Monticello, AR Saturday, November 14, 2009 I will miss my cousin Mary dearly. She was such a sweet person and so loving to her family. Lexie, Sonny, Tommey, and Shana Lynn, my heart goes out to you and I am praying for you. Mary will live in our hearts forever.Richard & Judy Vernor
Arkadelphia, AR Saturday, November 14, 2009 We are so sorry to hear of Mary's passing. She was a wonderful woman. She always had a smile on her face and had nothing but kind words to say. She will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with the family at this sad time. God's grace will see you through.