Pollyanna "Rose" Thornton

Born February 14th, 1953 to Carmaleta McFarland in Ellensburg, WA. Polly was the best Valentine's Day gift according to her mother. Leta met and married Polly's father, Robert Voris Sr. in Ellensburg. After moving a bit during childhood, the Voris family would move to Oroville Polly's freshman year where she would meet and later marry Gary Thornton. They moved away for a short while before returning to Oroville and settling down. Polly was a familiar face at Prince's for many years. Gary and Polly welcomed their daughter Cassandra (Cassie) and later their son Nicholas (Nick) to complete their family. Polly enjoyed being involved in the Oroville community, from Booster Club where she would usually be seen during the auction at the front, to PTA, decorating school dances with her daughter, football games with her son and later in life she enjoyed her time on the May Day Committee. Polly and Gary owned their own shipping for many years before closing in 2020. Polly gave her all to supporting her family, especially when the grandchildren came along. If you had met Polly, you would hear how proud she was of each grandchild. If you ever had the pleasure of meeting Polly, you would know that her love and kindness had no bounds. She left this earth on January 6th, 2026 in Tonasket WA and is greatly missed. Our lives are a little less bright now but her memories and the love she left behind is strong.

Polly is survived by her husband Gary Thornton, Mother Leta Voris, Daughter Cassie (Jared) Starkel, Son Nick Thornton, Sister Sandy (Richard) Poole and Brother Robert (Darlene) Voris Jr.  Brother-in-laws Terry (Nancy), Preston (Marsha), Randy (Mary) and Sister-in-law Crystal Thornton. Grandchildren Ashleigh, Katy, Clark, Garryn, Briana and Keloe. Great Grandchildren Everleigh and Novalynn. Along with many nieces, nephews and adopted 'with love' children.

She is preceded in death by her father Robert Voris Sr, Brother Baby Boy Voris, Father-in-law Scoop Thornton, mother-in-law Lucille Thornton and nephew Shawn Rhoades.

There will be a small gathering at the Oroville Free Methodist Church on January 24th at 1pm with a large Celebration of Life on April 25th in Oroville including food, flowers and many memories of Polly being shared. More information of the Celebration of Life in April is to come. Please reach out to her daughter Cassie or granddaughter Ashleigh if you have questions.