Alma Thornton Gilreath
November 30, 1927 - March 11, 2010
Alma Gilreath Washington: Mrs. Alma Thornton Gilreath, 82, of S. Pecan St., died Thursday morning at Wills Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Gilreath was a native of Wilkes County, and was the daughter of the late T.C. and Ruth Thornton. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Mell Lunceford She worked at Royal Manufacturing for a number of years as a supervisor, and was a member of the Washington First Baptist Church. Graveside services will be Saturday, March 13, 2010, at 2:00 pm at Resthaven Cemetery with Rev. Albert Huyck officiating. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6-8 at Hopkins Funeral Home in Washington. She is survived by her husband, Jeff Gilreath, of the home; one daughter, Brenda Manget. of Newnan; one grandson, John W. Sapp III, one great grandson, Brandon T. Sapp, two great granddaughters, Jillian and Ramona Sapp; two brothers, James (Buddy) Thornton, of Washington, and Jasper Thornton, of Lincolnton; one sister, Leila Edwards, of Florida; and a granddaughter-in-law, Katicia West.
Alma Gilreath Washington: Mrs. Alma Thornton Gilreath, 82, of S. Pecan St., died Thursday morning at Wills Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Gilreath was a native of Wilkes County, and was the daughter of the late T.C. and Ruth Thornton. She was... View Obituary & Service Information