Annette M. Thornsbury
Annette Marie Thornsbury, 53 of Kokomo died, with her family by her side, at 11:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at her residence. She was born on October 10, 1968 in Gary, Indiana to Robert Arthur & Dorthea (Carlson) Badgley.
Annette worked at Chrysler Transmission Plant in Kokomo. She retired from Chrysler in 2009. Although she attended Tipton High School most of her of high school career, she graduated from Kokomo High School. Annette loved to be outside and play golf. When the weather wouldn’t permit her to golf, she enjoyed bingo and trying her luck at the casino. Annette loved her family and cherished the time they spent together.
She is survived by two daughters, Sharra Hammel and husband Elijah of Kokomo, Natasha Locke and husband Jeffery of Kokomo; siblings, Robert Badgley and husband Joseph Badgley of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Dottie Hadricky of Texas, Mike Badgley and wife Lisa of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Kevin Badgley and wife Lori of Kokomo. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Samuel Locke (6), Ivory Simback (5), Roxie Hammel (5), and Winnie Locke (2); along with her companion of 12 years, Roger Simbeck of Kokomo.
Annette’s funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 9 at Young-Nichols Funeral Home in Tipton with burial to follow at Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday from 4:00 – 7:00 pm. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made on her obituary page at www.young-nichols.com
Your refreshing smile and unbelievable kindness will never be forgotten. We will certainly miss you.
Life without Annette isn’t going to be the same. She loved making people laugh. Working with her made the day fun. You will be missed by many.
Dear Robert,
Ric and I are remembering you during this difficult time. May the memories you have of her bring you some measure of peace and the knowledge that we and others who are close to you are keeping you in our thoughts and in our hearts.
Jeff Fugate and Ricardo Morris
Thank you for being my friend.rest in peace.youll be missed.we will meet again.
Sharra and Tasha I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. I am sending you and your families love and prayers and I’m so sorry for your loss. Love you both ❤️
My heart breaks for those of you who knew Annette best. I’ll remember her positive attitude and her smiling face in spite of her circumstances. We met at a support group meeting a few years ago. She was a beautiful and courageous young lady. So sorry for your loss.
Rest in peace my friend,
Debbie Gillam
She was always so kind to me. As a child, she took on a mother role for me when I needed it and even as in adult, 8 hours away, she would check up on me to see how I was doing. I’ll never forget her. And I will always remember when.
Thank you for all of our talks and for making me laugh and for being there for me during my teen years. I loved babysitting your girls and loved having you as a neighbor. You were such a bright, shining star in an increasingly dark world. Rest now with Jesus, sweet lady. ❤️ Love you so much.
Annette will be missed by many for her smile that never ended & her heart to be your friend. Prayers, Sympathy, Hugs and Love to family and friends during this time and for days and years to come.
My deepest condolences to Annette’s loved ones for their loss. I just found out about her passing today. I was both surprised and am deeply saddened. I have fond memories of our friendship and many conversations relating to spiritual matters. She had a genuine heart of a mother. She loved her daughters and grandchildren. She had a strong interest in understanding the G-d’s word and doing what is right. May the Peace of G-d be upon you.
2 Corinthians 5: 6 – 8
Therefore we are always confident, although we know that while we are at home in the body, we are away from the Lord. 7For we walk by faith, not by sight. 8We are confident, then, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.…
Psalms 34:18
The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; John 14:16
Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. John 14:27