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Obituary: Carrie Hayes Thornton, beloved LWC professor

Visitation begins this evening, Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at First Baptist Church, Glasgow KY, from 6pm- 9pm CT. Services will be held Wednesday August 1 2007 at1pm at First Baptist Church. Interment will be in the Randolph Baptist Church Cemetery.

Carrie Louvonne Hayes Thornton was born on May 7, 1955, to the late Pearline Herriford Hayes and Riley Hayes. She entered this world the eighth blessing of eleven children to this union.and was preceded in death by two brothers. Amon and Charles.

At a young age. she joined First Baptist Church of Glasgow. KY. She was active in Church Aid. Usher Board. Sunday School. Missionary. Pastor's Choir. Baptist Training Union. and she served as the Church Clerk . for many years.



She also served as the Historian for the Liberty District Youth Conference and was a member of the Liberty District Mass Choir. Carrie was faithful in her duties until her health prevented her from continuing her services.

Carrie graduated from Glasgow High School and some years later. she decided to further her education. She received the following degrees from Western Kentucky University: a Master of Arts in Organizational Communication; Bachelor of Arts in Corporate & Organizational Communication and an Associate of General Studies.

Her commitment to excellence was rewarded by being recognized as a member of Who's Who Among American College Students. She begin her career as an Instructor at Western Kentucky University and at Lindsey Wilson College in the Communication Department.

Carrie was active in her community by working tirelessly as an Area Coordinator with Project: A.I.M.S ( Activating Interest in Minority Students ). Global Festival. Relay-for-Life with the American Cancer Society and as a Host Nation Mother for Lindsey Wilson College.

Carrie met and married Steve Mitchell Thornton and from their union three children were born. Her adult children are Stephen Christopher and Roderick (Joline) both of Louisville. KY and Carisha Nicole of Glasgow. KY. She has one grandchild Torrean Christopher of Louisville. KY. She is survived by three brothers: Chester (Rosie) of Hardyville. KY. Kenneth (Deborah) of Atlanta. Ga.. Robert (Latonia) of Glasgow. KY.; five sisters: Barbara of Glasgow. KY. Alice (Richard). Thelma. Janet. and Cheryl all of Atlanta. Ga. She also leaves to her legacy two aunts. one uncle.and a host of nieces. nephews. cousins. in-laws, as well as Host Nation children (Mamadou. Joseph. Sammie and Maryise).

Visitation will begin Tuesday July 31, 2007 at First Baptist Church, Glasgow, KY from 6PM- 9PM.Services will be held Wednesday August 1, 2007 at1PM at First Baptist Church. Interment will be in the Randolph Baptist Church Cemetery.
Obituary courtesy Watts Funeral Home, Glasgow, KY
Related story, photo: "Lindsey Wilson College mourns death of Carrie Thornton"
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