Renda Thornton

Renda Thornton, 63, of Rupert passed away on October 21, 2026 at Peyton Hospice House.

She was born on January 10, 1963 at Ronceverte; she was the daughter of the late James Emerson Terry and Brenda Lou Chapman Terry.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a brother, Chris Terry.

She found her greatest joy in her children, her grandchildren and her pets.

Those left to cherish her memory are a daughter, Tanya Johnson of Rainelle; sons, Jamie Highlander of Rainelle and Travis Highlander of Rupert; brothers, Andy Terry (Julie Hopkins) of Rainelle and Lee Terry of Jane Lew; grandchildren, Abby Johnson, T.J. Johnson, Taylor Johnson, Blake Lilly, Landon Highlander, Grayson Highlander, Natalie Highlander, Lilly Jones and Carson Hamrick, Ella Highlander, Evan Highlander; great grandchildren, Ryan Johnson and Cali Clough; nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Service will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 26, 2026 at Wallace & Wallace Chapel, Rainelle with Pastor Roger Thornton officiating. Burial will follow at Wallace Memorial Cemetery, Clintonville. Friends may gather with the family from 1:00 until time of service

Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.wallaceandwallacefh.com

Wallace & Wallace, Inc. of Rainelle, WV is in charge of arrangements.