Trudy Kay Thornton passed away on October 14, 2026, at the age of 78. Trudy lived in Antlers, Oklahoma and is on her journey to be reunited with her Mother and Father (Gynthe and Cleon Barhite) and sister Cheryl Fligor (Richard). Trudy is survived by her husband Weldon Thornton and sister Betty Beaudry. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and cousins.
Trudy was born in Toledo, Ohio on March 4, 1948. She later moved to Northport, Michigan. She graduated from Northport High School and Ferris State College. Her path in life led her to live in Michigan, Florida, and Oklahoma. Trudy loved books and children and worked in the library as well as running a restaurant, and medical insurance billing at the hospital.
Trudy loved to travel. She traveled across the country as well as to England and to Belize. She enjoyed sitting in her hammock in Oklahoma and singing hymns while looking out at the beautiful countryside surrounding her.
Family was very important to Trudy. She was always there to offer help or advice. Everyone who met her, loved her. She enjoyed surrounding herself with family and friends. Trudy was an example of kindness, forgiveness, and welcoming love to those who were blessed to know her.
Donations in memory of Trudy can be made to the local library in Antlers, Oklahoma or Northport, Michigan.
Antlers Library: Checks can be made to Antlers Public Library (Memo: In Memory of
Trudy Thornton)
Send to: Antlers Public Library
104 SE 2nd St.
Antlers, Oklahoma 74523
Northport Library: Make checks out to the Leelanau Township Library Facilities Fund
(Memo: In Memory of Trudy Thornton)
Send to: The Leelanau Township Community Foundation
PO Box 818
Northport, Michigan 49670
Cremation was under the care and direction of Bright-Holland Funeral Home.
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