SAVANNAH, Mo. – Arda N. Thornton, 89, died Sunday, January 5, 2014 at her home.
She was born August 4, 1924 to Charles and Blanche (Livingston) Kessler in Buchanan County, Mo.
She married Billy Thornton on August 14, 1942. He preceded her in death on May 5, 1990.
Arda was a lifetime member of the Christian faith and served on the Andrew County Election Board for many years.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Charles Kessler and William Kessler; and son, Charles Thornton.
Survivors: son, John Thornton (Sheri), Savannah; grandson, John Thornton, Jr., Savannah; sisters, Dean Byrd and Iva Rittman (Richard); numerous nieces and nephews; and many excellent neighbors.
Services: 1 p.m., Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory, where friends may call after 5:30 p.m., Tuesday. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com