Mary McWhorter

Ware Shoals- Mary Frances Thornton McWhorter, 83, widow of Robert William McWhorter formerly of East Summit Dr. died Saturday, November 1, 2008 at Savannah Heights Living Center .

Born in Pelzer, she was a daughter of the late Ford M. and Lillie Howard Thornton. She was a charter member of Calvary Baptist Church and was retired form Riegel Textile Co.

Surviving are one son Steve McWhorter of Ware Shoals, three brothers, Thomas Thornton of Greenville, Ford Thornton of Aiken, and Billy Thornton of Smyrna Tn., one sister Raynell Brown of Anderson, and two grandchildren, Brittany and Joshua McWhorter both of Ware Shoals. She was pre-deceased by a brother Joseph B. Thornton.

Graveside Services will be held at 11 A.M. Tuesday November 4, 2008 at Greenwood Memorial Gardens with Rev. Hans Wunch and Rev. Robert Emory officiating. The family will receive friends at the graveside after the service. The family is at her home, 14 East Summit Dr. Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 5551 Highway 252, Donalds, S.C. 29638 Parker-White Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.parkerwhitepruitt.com