A funeral service for Leila Dane Thornton 88, of Middleburg, FL will be held on Monday, January 21, 2019 at 1PM in the Chapel of George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4140 University Boulevard, South Jacksonville, FL 32216 with Dr. Keith Foskey officiating. The burial will take place after the funeral in Greenlawn Cemetery. Leila is survived by her husband: Larry Thornton. Daughter - Karen Francis, Sister: Ruby Scheider, Brother: Jimmy Jones. Grandchildren: David Francis, Christy Bierman, Stephanie Bierman, Jeffery Bierman and several great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many friends. She was preceded in death by; her parents Eddie Jones (senior) and mother Leila Jones. Her sisters: Betty Faulkner - Josephine Pearson - Edna Thornton - Madge Cowart. Brothers: Wayne Jones, Eddie Jones (junior.) Son - Leo Bierman (junior). A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Sunday, January 20, 2019 between the hours of 4-6PM..VisitationSunday, January 20, 20194:00 PM - 6:00 PM George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home (Southside)4140 University Blvd., So.Jacksonville, FL 32216Funeral ServiceMonday, January 21, 20191:00 PM Chapel of George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home (Southside)4140 University Blvd., So.Jacksonville, FL 32216IntermentMonday, January 21, 2019 Greenlawn Cemetery4300 Beach Blvd.Jacksonville, FL 322164140 University Blvd S Jacksonville, FL 32216 f: 904-739-81594747 Main St N Jacksonville, FL 32206 f: 904-353-0763