She was born in Greenville, Texas to Mary and Arnold Willeford.
She is survived by her husband, Harry F. Thornberry; and sons, Jon Barton Thornberry of San Antonio, Texas, Michael Arnold Thornberry of Seattle, WA, and Daniel Taylor Thornberry of San Antonio.
May the Road Rise up to Meet You
May the Wind be Always at Your Back
May the Sun Shine Upon Your Face
The Rains Fall Soft Upon Your Fields
And, Until We Meet Again
May God Hold You in the Palm of His Hand