Ms. Lavante Thornton of Jersey City passed away on April 4, 2017. Loving mother of Reginald E. Thornton, cherished daughter of Helen and the late John Thornton, dear sister of Marcus Thornton, adored grandmother of Richard and Jasmine O'Neil and Tyler Thornton, great grandmother of 5 and survived by a host of cousins and friends. This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life of Lavante Thornton. You are invited to add a Tribute in her memory. Please sign "Guestbook" below to add your own memories, reflections, thoughts or condolences.