Pearl Thornton, 64, of Phillipsburg, died Sunday, October 20, 1996 in Warren Hospital.

She was last employed as a domestic worker for various employers in the Phillipsburg-Easton Area.

Born July 17, 1932 in Washington, Pa, she was a daughter of late Robert and Elizabeth Harris Williams.

She was a member of the Grace Baptist Church in Phillipsburg.

Her husband, Clarence S. "Bubba" Thornton died in 1974.

Survivors include a son, Richard of Phillipsburg; a daughter, Nettie Furman of Phillipsburg; a brother, Love Williams of Phillipsburg; five sisters, Laura Flowers of Phillipsburg, Geraldine Lillard and Lucielle Brown, both of Washington, Pa and Elizabeth Thornton and Armelia Gibson Williams, both of Easton, Pa; Eight grandchildren and one great granddaughter. One sister, Gertrude Williams and two brothers, Charles Watkins and Reavy Williams all died earlier.

Services will be held 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Grace Baptist Church, 330 South Main St, Phillipsburg. A calling hour will be held Thursday in the Church from 6:30 p.m. until time of services. Burial will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

The family will accept Memorial Contribution to the family, care of Richard Williams, 38 Market St., Phillipsburg, N.J. 08865

The Noto-Wynkoop Funeral Home, 289 South Main St., Phillipsburg is in charge of arrangements.