Bernice Thornton

January 18, 1936 - April 24, 2022

Bernice Thornton, 86 of Nabb, Indiana passed from this earth on a beautiful Sunday morning April 24, 2022. She was at home with her daughter Lisa Steinfort and her son-in-law Tim Steinfort. She was born on January 18, 1936, and was delivered at home by her father Robert B. Eaker on his birthday. What a wonderful birthday present the birth of your first-born child! She adored her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her family and all of its history never ceased to amaze her. She traveled all over discovering the fascinating American History facts that make up this great country of ours. Especially the American Indians. Even though she wasn't the member of a particular church in recent years, she always practiced and shared her deep love of Christ with everyone. She also enjoyed reading and cooking. She is survived by her son Leslie Branscum of Quitman, Arkansas and his wife Janet; her daughter Lisa Gross-Steinfort of Nabb, Indiana and her husband Tim; five grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be at 11:00 AM on April 29, 2022, in Rest Haven Cemetery in Menard. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Heritage Funeral Home of Menard. Please view Ms. Thornton's online memorial at www.heritagefuneralhomes.com