Mary Hilda Thorne Tant

Mary Hilda Thorne Tant,94 of Elm City passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026, with her family by her side. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, January 9, 2026, at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 10, 2026, in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. Rev. David Allen will officiate.

The family will receive friends Friday evening from 5:30 – 6:45 p.m. prior to the service at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

Hilda was always thinking of others, offering kindness, generosity, and love without hesitation. Her love for her family, friends, and church family was evident in all she did, and she was loved dearly in return and will be deeply missed.

The family extends heartfelt gratitude to Mary Lois Stancil and Carol Webb for their compassionate care and devotion.

The family would also like to thank Hospice of Wilson for their kindness and compassion.

Hilda is survived by her daughter, Kathy Webb (Steve); brother, Kent Thorne; nieces, Marlane Thorne, Donna Amerson (Steve), and Rae Starling (Jim); nephew, Martin Ed Thorne; great-niece, Lilly Thorne, and great-nephew, Alex Thorne.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Tant.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pleasant Hope Baptist Church, 5018 Rosebud Church Road, Elm City, North Carolina 27822.

Condolences directed to Joyner’s Funeral Home and Crematory at www.joyners.net.