Shawntra Marie Thornton, 38, of Fairmont, passed peacefully away into the arms of a loving God, on Saturday, June 17, 2023 in Morgantown, WV. She was born November 15, 1984 in Morgantown, WV, the daughter of Atoi (Garry) McFadden, Sr. of Saint Hedwig, TX and Marcus Thornton of Suffolk, VA.

Shawntra was a fragile soul with a kind and loving heart. She loved life, her family and friends. She was highly competitive, loved game shows, card games, Bingo, and had a hearty crazy laugh. She was previously employed with T-Mobile as a Customer Service Representative, and was a graduate of North Marion High School and graduated from the University of Phoenix, Charlotte NC-Campus.

She leaves to cherish in her memory, four brothers, George III (Patti) Curry (TX), Garry L. McFadden Jr. (TX), Marcel Thornton, and Tony Outlook (VA); maternal grandmother, Ruth King (NC), paternal grandmother, Roslin McFadden (VA); one nephew, Charles Anthony Gutierrez; two nieces, Allana Curry and Atiana Curry (TX); an aunt, Renee Rhoda (Rodney) (NC); an uncle, Eddie King Jr. (Bonnie) (WV); her special cousins, Eddie King III (Melissa) (VA), Bria Rhoda (NC), Selwynn Rhoda (NC), and Nikki Thornton (WV); her special friends in North Carolina, Dondrill Levert, Dana Taylor, Cigi Howard, and Demetria Lyons; and a host of aunts, cousins, and extended family.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Eddie King Sr.; paternal grandparents, John Sr. and Lelia Thornton; an uncle, John Thornton, and a special cousin, Erica King.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 7, 2023 at the Morning Star Baptist Church at 100 McKinney Street in Fairmont, WV. Visitation from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and service immediately following at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Tony Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Grandview Memorial Gardens in Fairmont, WV. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.domicofh.com.