She was born September 27, 1961 to William G. and Annie Claire Jenkins Thornton in El Dorado, AR. Claire was a member of Marrable Hill Chapel and was homemaker.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her sister, Diane Latimer and husband Mike of El Dorado.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Young’s Funeral Directors.
Memorials may be made to the Union County Animal Protection Society, 1000 Sunset Rd., El Dorado, AR 71730.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.youngsfuneralhome.com