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Nannie L. Thornton

Posted By Chapel Of Peace Team On May 2, 2022 @ 4:21 pm In Obituaries,Columbus Obituaries | 10 Comments

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Nannie L. Thornton made her peaceful transition from her earthly life to everlasting life on April 29, 2022.

Nannie was born August 25, 1939 to the late Andrew Radcliff, Sr and Aileen Radcliff in Columbus, Ohio.

Nannie was educated in the Columbus Public School System and attended Linden McKinley High School. She went on to become an employee with Columbus Public Schools, where she retired as a beloved bus driver. Her students loved her dearly and she was affectionately coined as the “Best Dressed Bus Driver” by her peers.

Nannie’s life was full of love, laughter, and she was known for being fair and a peace maker. As a community advocate, she served as a member of the Sharon Woods Association. She was reliable and would literally give you the shirt off her back. As a confidant you could tell her your deepest secrets and know that they were in safe hands. Nannie was an excellent    storyteller, and you could always count on her to know what was going on in the world because she loved her some CNN.

Nannie absolutely adored her children and grandchildren and she instilled in them the value of family. She truly cherished the quality time she spent with her family and friends. During her free time, if she wasn’t shopping, you could find her in the kitchen cooking a well-seasoned dish or making some of her amazing baked goods. She also enjoyed traveling and going on cruises, especially with her sisters. Nannie was a loving and caring person, with a heart of gold.

Nannie was preceded in death by her parents Andrew Radcliff and Aileen Radcliff; husband, Johnny Thornton; daughter, Tina Wallace; brothers, Andrew Radcliff, Jr, James Allen       Radcliff, Willie Lee Radcliff, Teddy Radcliff, Paul Radcliff, Preston Radcliff, Clarence “Boat” Radcliff; sisters, Freda Radcliff, Susan Smith, Carolyn Treadway, Andrea “Niecy” Collins, Geneva “Eva” Anglin; and beloved dog: Riza

Nannie leaves to cherish her memory; her precious daughters, Karla Thornton, Karmen Coles, and Terri Thornton; son, Stanley Thornton; grandchildren, Keena Wallace, Bryce Jackson, Brandin Jackson, Stanley Thornton, Jr, Dustin Rowe, and Sherita Thornton; great grandchildren, Stanley Thornton, III, Sincere Thornton, and Cameira Briley; brothers, Carl (Hilda) Radcliff and  Muhammad (Sharon) Radcliff; sisters, Ruth Lipkin, Mary Ann (Cecil) Manns, Carol (Arthur) Gray, and Arneta “Ruby” Radcliff; and a host of special nieces, nephews, cousins, close relatives, and friends. A special thank you to Taylor Springs wonderful hospice team.

Her family and friends will miss Nannie and her ability to always put a smile on their faces and to keep it real. We pray her spirit lives on in each of us.

Visitation 1:00pm and Funeral 2:00pm Saturday, May 7, 2022 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.


Condolences for the family of “Nannie L. Thornton”

Condolence from Evans family on May 3rd, 2022 5:55 pm

We would like to extend our condolences to the family.
May God comfort you through his word the Bible and the gift of prayer. Thinking of you all.

Condolence from Lisa Wilson on May 5th, 2022 11:43 am

To the entire Thornton and Radcliff families, we at a loss for words over the tragic loss of our beloved Nannie! May God comfort, heal and strengthen you in your time of bereavement and loss. We love you all dearly and truly.

Love, Lisa and Kyler Wilson and the Crawford Family (Huntsville, AL)

Condolence from Shondu on May 5th, 2022 1:55 pm

I love Aunt Nanny… May God keep her….

Condolence from Kathy Prince on May 5th, 2022 11:58 pm

I pray that all your precious memories of Nanny and God’s grace will be a comfort to her family and all who loved her. She was truly an angel on earth. Nanny was one of a kind and will be missed by all who were blessed to have known her. Her kind and loving spirit will permeate the earthly and heavenly realm for all eternity. Rest in paradise my precious friend. You shall never be forgotten.

Condolence from Charmel Burton Carter on May 6th, 2022 12:02 pm

Condolences to the family

Condolence from Eugenia D Lipscomb on May 6th, 2022 2:31 pm

There are no words that can express the emotions that are in my heart for the loss of Aunt Nanny. She will forever be in my heart and memories. Peace be with the family!

Condolence from Wendy Watson on May 6th, 2022 5:51 pm

I love you Nanni you was like a mom to me Karla you are my best Bestie forever sisters rest in peace and look out heaven the boss is there forever love Wendy

Condolence from Brenda Jackson and Family on May 7th, 2022 10:15 am

My condolences family Nanna will truly be missed. God Bless you all , may you find comfort with our lord’s many blessings.

Condolence from Karen (Eiland) Jacobs on May 14th, 2022 11:54 pm

My condolences to the family, I remember Ms.Nannie well. Her beautiful smile and laugh. Y’all have great memories to hold on to.

Condolence from Steve Crawford on December 2nd, 2022 6:13 pm

I was one of students whose life was impacted positively by Ms. Thornton. She was my bus driver and I would sit behind her everyday. At the end of that school year, Ms. Thornton gave me a wrapped gift. She said that she appreciated the fact that I didn’t give her any trouble. Her life has made a difference in a little, shy, bashful, scared little boy’s life, who is now courageous and strong. One contributing factor is the fact that my bus driver cared to notice me. Ms. Thornton, I will forever remember you and hold you in my heart.

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