Ava Lou Walters Thornton, 72, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on November 8, 2011.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Thornton.
She is survived by her sons & daughters-in-law, Dwayne & Angela Thornton and Greg & Robin Lester; daughter, Katina Thornton Zelanak; grandchildren, David Thornton and Cody Lester; great-grandchild, Makayla Thornton; brother, Carlos Akers; sister, Shirley Coppedge and many special nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Friday, November 11, 2011, from 5-8 pm at the Horne Funeral Home Chapel. The funeral service will be conducted on Saturday, November 12, 2011, at 2 pm at the Horne Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor T. Michael Bond officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg.