Barbara J. Thornberry, 67, of Ashland, passed away Friday morning, Aug. 3, in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland.

She was born Feb. 20, 1940, in Carter County, a daughter of the late Ellis R. and Geneva Fannin Thornberry.

Ms. Thornberry was a registered nurse at King’s Daughters Medical Center for 45 years and a member of the American Nurses Association.

She is survived by her three brothers, Elmer (Rose) Thornberry of Grayson, Teddy (Helen) Thornberry of Rush and Terry (Mary) Thornberry of Huntington; 
two sisters, Sonja (Larry) Green of Greenup and Carol (Danny) Coleman of Rush; her special friend and cousin, Betty Rucker of Ashland; 
and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services for Ms. Thornberry will be Sunday, Aug. 5, at 2 p.m. at the Sparks Funeral Home in Grayson. 
She will be laid to rest in the Coalton Community Cemetery.

Friends may call between the hours of 6 to 9 tonight, Aug. 4 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice, 1538 Central Ave., Ashland, KY 41101.

Condolences may be sent to sparksfh.com


Barbara J. Thornberry

Visitation Saturday, August 4th, 6pm-9pm-Sparks Funeral Home 
Memorial Service Sunday, August 5th, 2:00pm-Sparks Funeral Home 
Interment Coalton Community Cemetery 
Born February 20, 1940 
Died August 03, 2007 

Barbara J. Thornberry, 67 of Ashland, passed away Friday morning, August 3rd, at the Hospice Care Center. 

She was born February 20, 1940, in Carter County; a daughter of the late Ellis R. and Geneva Fannin Thornberry. 


Ms. Thornberry was a Registered Nurse at King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland for 45 years and a member of the American Nurses Association. 


She is survived by her 3 brothers, Elmer (Rose) Thornberry of Grayson, Teddy (Helen) Thornberry of Rush and Terry (Mary) Thornberry of Huntington; 
2 sisters, Sonja (Larry) Green of Greenup and Carol (Danny) Coleman of Rush, her special friend and cousin, Betty Rucker of Ashland, 
several nieces and nephews. 


She was preceded in death by her parents. 


Services for Ms. Thornberry will be conducted on Sunday, August 5th, at 2:00pm, at the Sparks Funeral Home in Grayson. 
She will be laid to rest in the Coalton Community Cemetery. Friends may call between the hours of 6pm and 9pm, Saturday, August 4th, at the funeral home. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Ashland Community Hospice - 1538 Central Avenue, Ashland, KY 41101. 

Submitted by Linda Cheeks Pittano

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