Celebrating the life of
Emily Jones Horton
February 04, 1941 - June 04, 2025
EMILY JONES HORTON
Emily Jones Horton, age 84 of Savannah, GA passed away just before dawn on June 4, 2025 in Maryville, Tennessee. She was born February 4, 1941, the eldest daughter of the late Miller and Kate Jones. Emily was raised in Savannah with her two brothers, graduating from Savannah High School in 1959 and earning a Bachelor’s of Education degree from University of Georgia in 1964. After college, Emily married the love of her life, the late Richard Horton, with whom she shared nearly 55 years of marriage. She followed his career across Georgia, Connecticut, and New Jersey before returning to Savannah.
Emily was a devoted wife and mother, embodying the virtues of a Proverbs 31 woman in every aspect of her life. She honored and supported her husband with unwavering devotion, served faithfully in her church, and dedicated herself to raising their only daughter, Becky. She was a steadfast anchor in the home, extending southern hospitality to her neighbors, and selflessly participating in family adventures.
After returning to Savannah, she dedicated almost 20 years to serving Chatham County elementary students as a librarian assistant, retiring in 2003. She found joy in Bible study, volunteering, genealogy, exploring nature, sewing, travel with friends, and visits with her two granddaughters. She was an enthusiastic partner in Richard’s quest to play golf in all 50 states, and while she loved the mountains of Tennessee during her final years with her daughter, Savannah was always her beloved, earthly home. With a strongly rooted faith, she had no fear in life or death, always knowing her true and final home was with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Becky and Mike Huffer, and two granddaughters, Emily Glover and husband Daniel, and Rachel Huffer. Also surviving are her two brothers, Talley Jones and wife Barbara of Savannah and Jim Jones of Ball Ground, a brother-in-law Harold Horton and wife Carol of Savannah, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
The family expresses deep gratitude to all who loved and cared for Emily during her time in Tennessee.
A memorial service will be held at Skidaway Community Church in Savannah at 2:00 on Saturday, June 21, 2025. A private interment will take place at Bonaventure Cemetery. Remembrances may be sent through Fox & Weeks, Savannah or donations to The Alzheimer’s Association.
No words could ever describe the impact Emily had on my life as I was growing up in Danbury. Emily was always the voice of reason and calm. A true Southern lady, she showed me how to have grace in my life and with my family and friends. I will always be grateful for having had Richard, Emily and Becky as a part of my life. My thoughts and prayers are with Becky and her family.
- Clairmont, Bluffton, SC
Emily was a dear friend of mine. I helped with her care off and on for the past 2 years. We shared many good times together. Rest in peace my friend.
- Sandra Gordon, Maryville, Tennessee
Aunt Emily was the kindest aunt ever. I was welcomed to stay a couple of nights with them in Atlanta as a teenager. She would keep everyone up on what was going on in the family because she cared about all of us. She was always in touch with my mom and dad and her door was always open. I remember spending nights with her and Uncle Richard while I was in Savannah as a young woman and many more times when in Savannah concerning music activities. Her laugh was so unique. Her love for family was further demonstrated by her years of research on our family name: Horton. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her. Probably is even remembered by people whose path she crossed. She was one special lady. Prayers to Becky and her family.
- Melanie Horton Sauer , Marietta, Ga
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
- Memorial Service
- 2:00 p.m. on Sat, June 21, 2025
- Skidaway Community Church
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50 Diamond Causeway (map)
SAVANNAH GA 31411
