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Neomiah Thornton

Female 1919 - 2010  (90 years)


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  • Name Neomiah Thornton 
    Born 26 Oct 1919 
    Gender Female 
    Died 1 Feb 2010 
    Notes 
    • Memory Gardens Funeral Home
      In Memory of Neomiah Turner
      October 26, 1919 ? February 1, 2010

      Neomiah Turner went to be with her Lord, on Monday, February 1, 2010. Neomiah was born on October 26, 1919 in Bryan, Texas to the union of Mr. William and Alaria Washington Thornton.

      Neomiah was one of eleven, nine girls and two boys. Neomiah accepted Christ at an early age while attending Galilee Baptist Church in Bryan, Texas. Neomiah married Lawrence Bassett and to this union one son was born. Lawrence J. Bassett.

      Neomiah relocated to Corpus Christi and was and was united in marriage to Deacon Thurman A. Turner, who preceded her in death. She was united with the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. There she was an active member of the choir and missions, and Deacon wives. Neomiah was a strong alto and loved to sing God?s praises. By profession Neomiah was a cook, she loved to cook for family and friends. She later united with the St. John Baptist church and was a member of the small group ministry #4 class #2.

      One brother and six sisters preceded Neomiah in death.

      She leaves to cherish her memories her son Lawrence James Bassett (Ada) and step-daughter Thurma Hilton. One brother Curley (Erma) Thornton of Brooklyn N. Y. Two sisters Annie Momon of Bryan, Texas and Vesta Cornwell of Daly City, C.A. two granddaughters April Moffett of Austin, Texas and Pamela Jones of Beeville, Texas; five great-grandchildren and four great, great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews relatives and friends. Special friend Catherine Light.

      The family of Neomiah Turner would like to thank the staff at Corpus Christi Nursing Home and Rehab and Alameda Oaks for the care they gave our mom.
      We also want to thank the staff at Odessy Hospice, Dr. D. S. Ewing, Dr. D. Sutter, Dr. K. Lee, Dr. John Arrindale and Dr. N. Paderio.
    Person ID I31  488B Squire Bassett of Grimes County, Texas
    Last Modified 27 Feb 2015 

    Family Lawrence Bassett,   b. 7 Jul 1918, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 Mar 1983  (Age 64 years) 
    Children 
     1. Lawrence James Bassett,   b. 31 Jul 1944, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Feb 2015  (Age 70 years)
    Last Modified 27 Feb 2015 
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