Jacksonville – Priscilla Mary Blank Thornlow, 85, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Onslow Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, NC.

A celebration of Priscilla's life and recognition of her service to the United States Navy will be 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Jones Funeral Home in Jacksonville.

Priscilla was born in Pittsburgh, PA to Floribert Blank and Dorothy Anthony Blank. She honorably served in the United States

Priscilla was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 44 years, Robert Thornlow; parents; son, Robert Timothy Thornlow; sons-in-law, Jim Lien, Doc Allen. and Danny Best; and siblings, Patricia Johnson, Pete Blank, Dennis Blank, and Paul Blank.

Priscilla is survived by daughters, Jackie Best, Terry Lien, Robin Hoots and husband, Jerry, Susan Allen, Gina Tos and husband, Gregory, and Peggy Toth; her son, Todd Thornlow and Margie Haggerty; his daughter-in-law, Dr. Diedre Thornlow; twelve grandchildren, twenty-three great-grandchildren, two great-great-granddaughters; and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made in Priscilla's name to St. Jude at www.stjude.org/donate/