Blythe McIlvain Thornsburg, 89, widow of Arnold Thornsburg, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at Harrison Memorial Hospital.

Born October 1, 1924 in Bath Co. to the late Sidney & Florence Richards McIlvain, Blythe was a very loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved spending time with her children and her Saturday shopping trips to Wal-mart. Blythe was well known for having the tastiest chicken and jam cakes around.

Survivors include 3 sons: Eddie Thornsburg, Lexington, Tony (Rainie) Thornsburg, Lexington, & Tom (Tina) Thornsburg, Paris; 4 daughters: Williadean Gray, Flemingsburg, Joyce Evans, Carlisle, Charlotte (Mike) Sapp, Flemingsburg, & Dora (Ricky) Bussell, Carlisle; 2 sisters, Mary Spencer, Florence, & Beverly Garrett, Carlisle; 11 grandchildren: Vera (Rusty) Bryant, Tammy (Jeff) Fryman, Patty (David) Cropper, Lisa (Charles) Thornsburg, Susan (Gordon) Pepper, Rachel (Troy) Emmons, Eric (Melanie) Thornsburg, Crystal (Rich) Kennon, Shellie (Brad) Stone, Daron (Michelle) Thornsburg, Holli (Shane) Hess; 21 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great grandchildren.

She is also preceded in death by a daughter: Doris Thornsburg; 2 brothers: Jack & Jimmy McIlvain; 4 sisters: Ruby Stewart, Evelyn Shackleford, Pauline Flora & Hazel Berry; 2 grandsons: Arnie Thornsburg & Brad Kennon; a great-grandson: Jeromy Fryman; and a son-in-law: Cecil Gray.

Services will be 2:00 P.M. Wednesday at Mathers-Gaunce Funeral Home by Pastor Terry McDuffey. Burial will follow in Carlisle Cemetery.

Visitation will be after 6:00 P.M. Tuesday.