Alvretta Thornton

Alvretta M. Thornton, 94, passed away January 20, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center.

Alvretta was born August 17, 1916, in Cainsville, MO, to J. Lee and Lottie Dinsmore. She had lived in Des Moines since 1941. Alvretta was a member of Helping Hand Sewing Club, Esther Church Circle and Miller United Methodist Church.

Alvretta is survived by her sons, Carl Thornton and Robert (Rena) Thornton; grandchildren, Christi Peasley, Chad (Jena) Thornton, Nikki (David) Thornton, Jason (Dee) Thornton and Kylene Thornton; step-grandson, Jody (Sue) West; great-grandchildren, Zachary, Alex, Jordan, Anaiza, Sebastian, Aryonna, Madisen, Logan, Reiley and Ashton; and sister, Velma Holmes. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Marge Wheatley; and husband, Albert.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 25, 2011, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, followed by burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.

www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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