Pastor's Blog

Sarah Criswell Thornton of Grand Bay Alabama passed away unexpectedly on March 13, 2020, Sarah was born on November 10, 1939 to the late John and Ola Mae Brown. Sarah was preceeded in death by her late husband Murray Criswell, seven brothers, William Brown, Conway Brown, Raymond Brown, Henry Brown, Matt Brown, Joseph Brown, Ed Brown and one sister Francis Tuttle.

Sarah was an educator for 35 years. Sarah worked at Grand Bay Elementary, Friendship Baptist Church, and Magnolia Springs Christian School during her 35 year tenure. She attended and graduated from Perkinston College. Sarah loved to garden and sew and spent many hours makng special outfits, blankets and other items for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
As a devout Christian Sarah had an unshakable faith as a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Grand Bay for many years.

Mrs. Thornton is survived by Thomas Thornton, Sr., Viola Gilbert, Ginger (Gary) Smith, Joy (Neil) Saucer, Thomas (Pam) Thornton, Jr.. Her grandchildren Jena (Ryan) Butler, Kasey (Hank) Romine, Adam Smith(Payton Dueitt), Skylar Thornton. Great grand children Sarah Vivian, and Stella Ruth Butler, and Reid Smith. Also her life long friends Edna Hollifield and Margaret Eubanks.

There will be a Visitation at Serenity Funeral Home on Sunday evening March 15, 2020 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm and a celebration of her life on Monday at Serenity Funeral Home in the chapel March 16, 2020 at 10:00am.