Iris Mae Thornton's Obituary
Iris Mae Thornton, 75, of Tulsa, Ok passed into the loving arms of her Savior on May 16, 2023, surrounded by her family at St John Hospital in Tulsa. Iris was born November 21, 1947, in Gravette, Arkansas to parents Finis and Thelma Miller. Iris married Charlie Thornton on October 22, 1976.
Iris enjoyed retirement after working at Parker Drilling as a Keypunch Operator.
Attending since 1976, Iris is a long-time member of Olivet Baptist Church. There Iris enjoyed rocking babies during VBS, working in the children’s department as a secretary and serving as a door greeter. In recent years Iris was a faithful member of the Adult 3 Sunday School Class. Over the years Iris enjoyed quilting and needlework, but her greatest joy came from spending time with her family.
Iris was preceded in death by her parents and grandson, Kyler Beeler.
She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Charlie Thornton of the home, sons, Gary Thornton and wife Peggy and Chris Thornton and wife Yvonne, and daughter Laura Beeler. Grandchildren, Seth Thornton and Taylor Grimes, Kenny and Kevin Beeler and Lindsey Seymour and MariJane Thornton; as well as siblings, Jim Miller, Jerry Miller, and Martha Bunch.
Iris and her smile will be missed by all who knew her.
A celebration of life service will be held at Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, May 22 at 12:30 pm. The visitation will be held on Sunday, May 21 from 2:00-6:00 pm at Floral Haven Funeral Home.
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