Birth date: Jan 8, 1937 Death date: Sep 26, 2024
Vanetta “Tookie” McClellan Thornberry passed away on Thursday, September 26 after a lengthy illness. Born in 1937 and raised in Clarendon, she was the daughter of Carroll and John McClellan and devoted older sister to Jackie McCle Read Obituary
Tookie was a wonderful lady with a really big heart. May God be with all of the Thornberry family during this time!
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Tookie has been my Best friend since we were 6 She will be in my heart forever.
Sending our thoughts and prayers for the Thornberry family. I remember beautiful Tookie when I was privileged to work on the campaign and congressional staff for Mac. Her down-to-earth gracious nature conveyed the southern born and bred woman I knew and admired! It seemed as though she never aged a bit! I know that the comfort that she is well and whole and is united with Don are a comfort in her passing. Her faith is now in full view of our Savior and Lord.
Bless you guys!
Susan and Bob Wenger
Our family sure loved Tookie. Dad enjoyed his time with Tookie time during years at DCSB. Prayers to the sons and family. We will miss your live and kindness, Tookie! Tell dad, hi for me...
Mac, Lance, and Drew, Jim and I always have loved your family. Your parents were so welcoming when we moved to Clarendon. Tookie was a beautiful person inside and out. We were all better for knowing her. She was very proud of you all and your families.
Kay Hayes
Sincere condolences to the family. I am so very sorry for your loss. May God provide the necessary peace and comfort to your family and friends during this difficult time. Please remember these words of encouragement from the Bible: “ Jesus plainly told her: “I am the resurrection and the life. He that exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life.” —John 11:20-25.
