Inez Renee Chapman Erickson Thornton, 99, died March 29, 2019 in Danville, KY.  Inez was born March 4, 1920, in San Francisco, CA.  She was the daughter of Gertrude and Paul Chapman and stepdaughter of Emil Erickson.  Inez graduated from Lowell High School and San Francisco State University.  After college she moved to central California where she married John James Thornton. Inez taught first and second grade for thirty years in the Delano, CA area and retired in 1973 to pursue her two passions—oil painting and golf.  As a painter, she was accomplished in landscapes and florals.  As a golfer, her fifteen holes-in-one and two eagles speak for themselves.  Inez moved to Danville, KY in January 2005 after the death of her husband.

Survivors include her son Jeff Thornton (Karen) of Danville, KY; granddaughter Ashley Thornton of Lexington, KY; granddaughter Alyssa Thornton of Lexington, KY; great grandson Wendell Thornton; and sister Emmy Lou Handford of Sacramento, CA.

At the request of the deceased, no services will be held.  Interment in BellevueCemetery, Danville will be private.  Memorials can be made to the Community Arts Center of Danville, KY.  Stith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  “Remember me with smiles and laughter for that’s how I’ll remember you”.