Jean Ann Thornton

May 20, 1932 – April 4, 2022

Jean Ann Thornton, 89, formerly of Mishawaka, passed away on April 4, 2022, at Five Star Residences of Noblesville.

She was born on May 20, 1932, to Wilbur and Evelyn Cyr.

Mrs. Thornton graduated from Lakeville High School and later married her high school sweetheart, Harold Thornton, on May 30, 1952. They went on to have four children: Vicky, Mark, Laurie, and Amy.

She took great pride in her home, which was always beautifully decorated inside and out. Her flowers, bushes, and other plants were brilliant, colorful, and breathtaking – she truly had a green thumb. Mrs. Thornton was both a singer and a piano player. Her family and friends were delighted to hear her gorgeous voice whenever she sang in church. She was a talented artist and taught ceramics classes in her basement in Mishawaka for decades.

Mrs. Thornton traveled both with her family and on solo excursions through her sorority in her later years. She loved playing cards and games. She enjoyed plays and musicals. Mrs. Thornton cherished doing all of these activities with both family and friends.

Everyone who loved and knew her will miss her kindness, generosity, and sweet nature.

Survivors include her children Vicky (Terrence) Laucis, Mark (Janie) Thornton and Amy (John) Shankland; seven grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.

She was predeceased by her husband, Harold and daughter, Laurie along with her parents.

Visitation is scheduled to take place on Thu., April 7 from 5-7 p.m. and Fri., April 8 from 9-10 a.m. in Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W. 8th Street, Mishawaka, Ind. The funeral mass is scheduled to be held at 10 a.m. in St. Bavo Catholic Church, 511 W. 7th Street, Mishawaka, Ind.  Mrs. Thornton will be laid to rest in Fairview Cemetery in Mishawaka.

Memorial contributions may be made to Riley Children’s Foundation, 705 Riley Hospital Drive, Indianapolis, Ind. 46202. To leave an online condolence or to share a memory, please visit www.hahnfuneralhomes.com