Individual Details

Death

She was born in Gaston County to the late J. P. Baldwin and Chloe Stroupe Baldwin. Dot was a faithful life-long member of Bethea United Methodist Church, Bessemer City and was a member of the church choir. Mrs. Thornburg was a caring and compassionate loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She worked for Ti-Caro Threads for over 30 years and after her retirement she ran a successful cake decorating business from her home. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Howard E. Thornburg in 1992; her brothers, Loy Baldwin , Evan Baldwin, James Baldwin and Howard Baldwin; sister, Mary Richardson. Mrs. Thornburg is survived by: sons, Charles E. Thornburg and wife Virginia of Charlotte, Norris E. Thornburg and wife Gloria ; daughter, Paulette T. Payne and husband John of Lancaster, VA; sister, Bertha B. Bradford of Bessemer City; sister in-law, Bobbie B. Baldwin of Gastonia; a dear and devoted friend of over 10 years Ernest Wilson of Maiden; 7 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren.; many nieces and nephews Funeral: Greene Funeral Service , West Chapel, officiated by Rev. Tony Green. Interment will be at Westview Gardens, Bessemer City.