Gloria "Kay" Thornberry, age 71 , of Falls of Rough, KY, passed away Tuesday, (October 25, 2022) at her home in Falls of Rough, KY.

She was born on January 16, 1951 in Louisville, KY, the daughter of the late Ivory and Edith Eskridge Ford.

She was a Seamstress for INOAC and a member of the Yeaman Church of Christ. She was also a proud member of the Red Hat Society and enjoyed sewing, traveling and attending her Red Hat Society meetings.

She is survived by her husband of 54 and a half years, James Cecil Thornberry; one son, Jamie Thornberry of Falls of Rough; one daughter, Stephanie Staples (Aaron Thompson) of Falls of Rough; and one grandchild, Amber Thornberry. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers; Mitchell and Ivory Ford Jr. and one sister, Brenda Johnson.

Funeral services will be at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, (October 29, 2022) at the Dermitt Funeral Home in Leitchfield. Burial will be in the Lone Star Cemetery.

Visitation will be at the Dermitt Funeral Home from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday and from 9:00 a.m. Saturday until time of services.