Daphne Ann Thornton McMillan, age 73, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will begin at 11:00 am on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at Hickory Baptist Church with burial to follow in Pine Ridge Cemetery at Lawrence. Dr. Randy Rich and Bro. Victor Bugg will officiate. Newton County Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Visitation will be from 9:00 am until service time Wednesday at the church.

Daphne was born on Monday, June 1, 1953, to Brother Clifton and Inez Thornton in Newton, MS. She was a lifetime resident of Newton County and was a kindergarten teacher there for 25 years before she retired. For 54 years, she shared her life with her beloved husband, Raymond. Their marriage was a testament to a lifetime of love and commitment.

Daphne had a special appreciation for the beauty in life. She loved painting and tending to her flowers. She also had a passion for traveling and making new memories. She was always ready for her next trip. A proud Ole Miss fan, she loved cheering on the Rebels in both football and baseball. She will be remembered for her deep love of her family, her creative spirit, and her unwavering enthusiasm for the things she loved.

Above all else, Daphne was a devoted wife, a loving mother to her boys, and a proud grandmother. Her family was her greatest joy, and she treasured every moment spent with her children and grandchildren.

Daphne is survived by her loving husband, Raymond McMillan; sons, Ryan McMillan (Ashley) and Andy McMillan (Lindsey); grandchildren, Tanner McMillan, Brennen McMillan, Collins McMillan, Keaten McMillan, Corbin McMillan, Colby McMillan, and Case McMillan; brothers, Cliff Thornton and Andy Thornton (Teresa); sister, Felicia Blackburn (Tim); and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifton and Inez Thornton, and her sisters, Beverly Thornton and Melanie Wolfe.

Pallbearers will be Tanner McMillan, Brennen McMillan, Keaten McMillan, Neil Thornton, Jordan Chaney, and Garrett Sessions.

Honorary pallbearers are Corbin McMillan and Case McMillan.

An online guestbook may be viewed and signed at www.newtoncountyfuneralhome.com