Nancy Louise Williams Thornton, 82, of Chatham, VA, passed away October 21, 2022 at her home following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's Disease.  Family and Friends were by her side when she drifted off to be with the Lord.  Nancy was born to Charles and Minnie Lee Williams on August 24, 1940 near Durham, North Carolina.

Nancy was a woman of Faith, family, and friendship.  Accomplished at many tasks, she specialized in floral arrangements, children's and day care programs and youth group organization.  As a United Methodist Minister's spouse, Nancy spread the good news of Christ's love from coast to coast and flat lands to mountains within the Virginia Conference.

Nancy is survived by her husband of 63 years Rev. Harold Eugene Thornton, Sr. of the residence; son, Harold "Hal" Eugene Thornton, Jr. (Nina Beth) of Chatham, VA; daughter, Sandra Baker (Frank) of Stafford, VA;  grandson, Harold "Trey" Eugene Thornton, III (Bailey) of Midlothian, VA; granddaughters, Mary Dare Thornton Hume (Evan) of Charlottesville, VA, Mallory Baker (Keneuell Harris) of Richmond, VA, and Hadley Baker of Lynchburg, VA; great-grandsons, Charles Daughtridge Hume and Harold "Henry" Eugene Thornton, IV; brother, Wayne Williams of Brandon, MS; and a sister, Becky Mishoe (Billy) of Bracey, VA; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, and ten brothers and sisters.

Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 24, 2022 at Watson Memorial United Methodist Church, Chatham, VA by Rev. Pat Kelley and Dr. Lynn Buzzard.  Burial will follow in Hillcrest Burial Park.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 1 to 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 24, 2022 at Watson Memorial United Methodist Church, Chatham, VA.

The family wishes to thank the many who assisted with meals, fellowship, and prayers.  The extraordinary care provided by Laine Moore and Terri Ferguson was a godsend.

Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com .