Lynda (Williamson) Thornton, age 76, passed away November 10th, 2021 at Trios Southridge Hospital. Lynda was born to Rolly and Phyllis Williamson December 26th, 1944 in Toppenish Washington. The Williamsons relocated to Pasco Washington in 1949. Lynda married Ed Thornton in August of 1974 and they welcomed their only child, Tawnie Marie, in June of 1975. Lynda worked as a barber in Renton Washington for many years and then in Pasco Washington. She was always ready to give a hair cut in a pinch and even carried her kit in the car. Lynda was a devoted member of the Pasco Moose Lodge for 50 years where she met many lifelong friends. If she wasn't with family, she was at the Moose Lodge. It was her second home. Lynda began work for the Washington Department of Corrections in the late 70's, was a corrections officer at the Tri-Cities Work Release for 33 years, and twice recognized as Correctional Officer of the Year. Lynda is preceded in death by her husband, Ed Thornton, and her parents, Rolly and Phyllis Williamson. She is survived by her siblings Judy McElroy and Bob (Denise) Williamson, daughter Tawnie (Vince) Stevens, grandchildren Danielle (Billy) Birge and Sean Stevens, great grandchildren Emmett and Violet Birge, and many nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m. November 20th, 2021 at her Pasco Moose Lodge; 2617 W. Sylvester Street.