Mary Elizabeth "Beth" (Johnston) Thornell

Mary Elizabeth “Beth” Johnston Thornell, 64 of Columbus, GA ., went home June 19, 2021 to be with her Lord.

A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, June 26, 2021 at McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory with Rev. Jonathan Merritt officiating. The family will receive friends 10:00-11:00 AM before the service at the funeral home, 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907.

A native of Columbus, GA., Mrs. Thornell was born June 22, 1956 daughter of Louise Stephens Johnston and the late John Wade Johnston.  She was a secretary for Columbus Consolidated Government in the Parks and Recreation Dept. for over 30 years.  She was a member of Gentian Baptist Church.  She loved the outdoors, swimming and entertaining friends.  She had a love for animals and especially her cat “Gracie Lou”.  Other than her father, she is also preceded in death by her father and mother-in-law, Tom and Faye Thornell.

She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Danny Thornell of Columbus, GA., her mother Lou Johnston of Columbus, GA.  Three brothers, Wade Johnston (Deena) of Cataula, GA, Don Johnston (Theresa) of Columbus, GA and Doug Johnston (Amy), of Hamilton, GA., sister-in-law, Cathy Gray (David) Hamilton, GA, brother-in-law, Mike Thornell (Donna), of Columbus, GA, brother-in-law Tom Thornell (Linda) of Utah, and sister-in-law Myra Spurgeon (Roy) of Oregon.  She also loved her numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, those desiring , please make donations to PAWS Humane, 4900 Milgen Rd., Columbus, GA 31907.  (pawshumane.org)