Elizabeth N. “Bette” Thornton, nee Noonan. Beloved wife of the late James. Devoted mother of James (Mary), Janice (Kenn) Piehl and Karen (Mark) Mullen. Proud grandmother of Jamie, Shelley, Katie, A.J., Lisa, Tim and Scott. Great grandmother of Mackenzie Rose. Loving sister of John (Joy) Noonan, Agnes (Harry) Corless and Noreen (Harry) Byrd. Dearest sister-in-law of Phyllis (the late Hugh) Leslie. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Special thanks to the caring staff at Brighton Gardens of Orland Park and The Joliet Area Community Hospice. Funeral Monday 9:15 a.m. from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn to St. Alexander Church. Mass 10:00 a.m. Entombment private. Visitation Sunday 3:00 – 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to The Joliet Area Community Hospice, 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, IL 60431 would be appreciated. Info 708-636-1193.
