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essie D. Thorn, 92, of San Angelo, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, March 1, 2015, surrounded by her loving family.
Jessie was born September 20, 1922, in San Antonio, Texas to Jesse and Essie Parchman Holder and grew up in San Antonio. Jessie attended Hardin Simmons University in Abilene before transferring to the Dallas Baptist University where she graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Education.
She met the love of her life, W.E. (Bill) Thorn, President Emeritus of Dallas Baptist University, and they were married August 29, 1946 in San Antonio and raised 4 wonderful daughters together. Jessie was instrumental in founding the Women's Auxiliary at the Dallas Baptist University. She was a longtime member of Immanuel Baptist Church in San Angelo and taught Sunday School Class for many years.
Jessie enjoyed gardening, traveling, was an avid reader, loved animals and working crossword puzzles. She enjoyed spending quality time with her family, especially her grandchildren, great grandchildren and many friends. She was a very loving and caring person.
She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers.
She is survived by her husband of 68 years, W.E. (Bill) Thorn; daughters, Jenny Boyko and her husband Walt, Martha Popplewell and her husband Gary, Becky Baker and her husband Larry, and Kay Morris and her husband Clay; 5 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 PM Monday, March 2, 2015, at Johnson's Funeral Home. Graveside service will be held 10:00 AM Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens, Rev. James Mitchell officiating, with a Memorial Service to follow at 11:00 AM at the Baptist Memorial Chapel.