Cinda Kae Thornton (Buckner), 63 of Liberty passed onto the glorious kingdom at home surrounded by loved ones on October 18, 2026, after battling a short illness.
She was born August 5, 1963, in Charleston, WV. A daughter of the late William Buckner and Violet Burgess. She was a 1981 graduate of Nitro High School.
Cindy was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Being a wife, mother and grandmother wasn’t just a part of her life; it was her life’s greatest purpose. Her love for her family was at the center of everything she did. She found her greatest joy in spending time with her family and grandbabies. Her greatest blessings in life were her daughter and grandchildren, who held such a sacred place in her heart. The love she gave her family was genuine, unwavering, and unconditional. She was the kind of person whose smile could brighten any room. Cindy was a devoted Christian woman who loved and praised our Lord Jesus Christ until her last breath.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Michael Buckner and sister Teresa Womack whom she has now joined in Heaven.
Those left to cherish her and her loving and giving memories are her husband of 35 years, Carlton Thornton of Liberty, WV, her daughter Megan (Eddie) Beller of Red House, WV; grandchildren, MaeLynn Withrow and Mason Beller; twin sister and best friend, Linda McKinney of Hometown, WV; sister Loretta (Bill) Naylor of Charleston, WV; nieces, whom she adored and loved deeply, Angie, Crystal, Amber, and Tessa; and several great nieces and nephews.
A tribute to the life of Cinda will be 6:00 PM Thursday October 22, 2026, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Woody Willard officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 6:00 PM prior to the service at the funeral home.
