Mary Elizabeth, nee Britton, Thorin; 68, of Marissa, IL; born January 24, 1944 in Clarkston, WA; passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at her home in Marissa.

Mrs. Thorin was a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her parents Marion and Ora, nee Hymen, Britton. 1 brother and 1 sister.

She is survived by her husband Ronald Thorin whom she married on March 31, 1988 in Groton, CT. 3 children – Oralee M. Raney of New Athens, IL; Robert S. Beaty of Jasper, TN; Jason A. Beaty of Haggerstown, MD. 6 grandchildren – Dillon A. Caldwell; Waylan R. Caldwell; Ellianna M. Raney; Cody A. Beaty; Autumn L. Beaty; Ashley McDonald.

Visitation: Friends may call at the Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa, IL on Saturday, February 25, 2012 from 9:00am to 11:00am.

Funeral: A celebration of Mary’s life will be held at the Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa, IL on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 11:00am.

Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Randolph County Humane Society.