SELBYVILLE - Ruth Ann Burton Thornton, age 80, of Selbyville, passed away Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011, at her daughter's home in Millsboro. Ruth was born in Omar, DE daughter of the late, Marquis and Hester Hudson. She was a member of Selbyville Assembly of God Church. She enjoyed gardening, walking, and reading. Ruth was preceded in death by her first husband, Harold C. Burton in 1981 and second husband, Luke Thornton in 1997 and her brothers, Leroy and Perry Hudson. She is survived by four sons, George E. Burton and his wife Wanda, John L. Burton and his wife Cathy, Harold C. Burton, Jr and his wife Debbie, Daniel R. Burton and his wife Phyllis; a daughter, Bonnie Lou Thomas and her husband George; a sister, Rosalee McCabe; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be 1 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 2, at the chapel of Melson Funeral Services on Thatcher Street in Frankford, where friends may call after noon. Burial will be in Redmens Cemetery in Selbyville. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contribution in Ruth's memory to, Delaware Hospice Center, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.