Mattie Lou Chapman Thornton Joyner, age 72, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at her home in Nashville. She was born on April 28, 1945 to the late Cecil Wilburn and Ruby Bell Chapman. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, G.T. Thornton, and her brother, Cletus Chapman.
She is survived by her husband, Don Joyner of Nashville; her son, Donald Gene Thornton of Cedar Hill; her grandchildren, Kayla (David) Webb, Brittany Thornton, and Kevin Thornton; 5 great grandchildren, Katelynn, Jackson, Jordyn, Dawson, and Noah; her brothers, Edward, Charles, Fred, and Jerry (Judy), Chapman, all of Nashville, and her sister Edith (Ed) Tidwell of Ethridge.
Mattie loved a good meal with her family, dancing, and caring for others. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Visitation with the family will be held on Sunday, November 26, 2017 from 12:00 until 6:00 p.m. at Carr & Erwin Funeral Home where Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, November 27, 2017. Burial will follow at Polk Memorial Gardens.
Carr & Erwin Funeral Home
Pulaski, Tennessee