Karen Huck Thornton

A native of Chicago, Illinois and resident of Mobile for many years passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2014. Karen was a longtime Master Seamstress in Mobile; she was known as "Ms. Mardi Gras" and well known for creating one of a kind gowns and robes for the Kings and Queens of Mardi Gras here in Mobile. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lucien W. Thornton and a daughter, Karel Lee Thornton. She is survived by a daughter, Lisa Carwie and a son, Kristopher M. Thornton both of Mobile, her grandchildren; Katie and Abbie Carwie and Zachery Thornton, also a sister, Mrs. Caryl Nixon of Livingston, Al and a brother, William Huck of St. Paul, MN, nieces, nephews and other relatives. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2014 at Pine Crest Funeral Home from 5:00pm until 8:00pm. As a tribute to "Ms. Mardi Gras" the family requests all attendees to wear bright and lively colors, nothing dark and drab. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Mobile Chapter of the SPCA 620 Zeigler Circle West Mobile, Al 36608, (251)633-3531. Arrangements under the direction of Pine Crest Funeral Home, 1939 Dauphin Island Parkway, Mobile, Alabama 36605.