Celebrating the life of
Edna Webb Horton
Passed away on January 05, 2014
Savannah, GA - Edna Webb Horton, 95, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2014 at Oceanside Nursing Home. She was a native of Nettleton, Arkansas, daughter of the late Cornelius S. and Leatha Tolbert Webb. Mrs. Horton attended school in Jonesboro, Arkansas and after graduation, met and married the love of her life, Marley Glynn Horton, Sr. and they subsequently moved to Detroit, Michigan to make their home. Mrs. Horton was a loving wife and nurturing mother of five children. She was a charter member of the First Baptist Church in Grosse Ile, Michigan where she taught Sunday school and worked as church secretary. They later moved to Paragould, Arkansas where she became a real estate agent and with her husband formed Arkland Real Estate Company. She was also very active in church, played the piano for the nursing homes, member of the Paragould Garden Club and the church bowling league. After the death of her husband in 2004, she moved to Savannah and attended Ferguson Avenue Baptist Church in Savannah and Chapel by the Sea Baptist Church on Tybee Island.
Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Marley G. Horton, Sr., son, David Horton, one sister and four brothers.
Surviving are her son, Dr. Marley G. Horton, Jr. and his wife, Natalie of Savannah; daughters, Diane Horton Russ and her husband, George of South Rockwood, MI; Susan Horton Buckosky of Martinez, CA; Nancy Horton Fenwick and her husband, Gordon of Niceville, FL; ten grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held at 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 8, 2014 in the Islands Chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors conducted by Reverend Dr. David Laughner. The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. prior to the service. Interment will be in Paragould, Arkansas.
Remembrances: Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
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Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
Our love and prayers are with the Horton family as you remember your Loved One with thanksgiving.'Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord'.
- Everett and Mary Ann, Sav, GA
Meme, you were such a vibrant light to us all. Your love and commitment to your family was admirable. Thank you for all the memories through the years but especially this past November. We had such a memorable visit with you, Aunt Sue, Ron, Cheryl, and Andrew. The way you smiled, the way you looked at us and squeezed our hands, and the way you interacted with me, Lauren , Alex, Emily and my mom Diane. We are so very blessed to have called you Meme and that you were married to our Papa and created my mom and then I, my children. We have strong and healthy genes thanks to you both. Forever in our hearts, always on our minds. Bless our Horton/Webb/Russ/Buckosky/Fenwick families. We love you. Meme. Love, Cheri -
- Cheri Sertage & Family, Newport, MI
My mother was an amazing, generous, kind, and loving woman. She lived her life in the most positive of ways. She taught us to love, forgive, & respect each other. Her actions & the incredible example that she showed us all, are behaviors that should be emulated by all of us. My mother was a remarkable Christian woman whom I doubt ever realized how many people’s lives she impacted. Cherish her memory by treating others as you would want to be treated. This is how she lived her life. Honor her by following her example. I know she has walked through the gates of heaven with God and into the waiting arms of my father & my baby brother & all of their relatives and friends. I am at peace knowing that she is walking, talking, & probably shopping at a store like Belts ha, free of all human barriers & in the company of God & all his angels. I am saddened to have missed the celebration of her life, due to a Michigan Blizzard & ear problems. I love you Mother, Diane
- George & Diane Russ, SouthRockwood, MI
My Ma Ma, I love you berry berry much. I'll miss talks,laughter,playing cards,saying prayers,looking for lady bugs and rubbing your fingers. I wake up with you on my mind and my heart aching feeling the loss. Thank God I got to see you a month ago enjoying a lil bit of Pepsi, See's candy and cheetos. I know you understood what I was saying by expression and you're beautiful blue eyes . Pretty grandma with soft fair skin perfect lips and nice teeth. I always liked playing with you're Mozart hair and I will forever have our last visits on video. Thank you so much Susan Buckosky in keeping grandma happy and healthy. Thank you #1 grandson Ron Horton and his awesome wife Cheryl Horton. I love you all and hope our family all the best. Edna Horton has joined the love of her life in heaven. Ma Ma is now an official Angel.
- Rebecca, Niceville, FL
My deepest sympathy to the family of Edna Webb Horton for the loss of your dear loved one. May you be comforted by the words of Isaiah 25:8,'He will swallow up death forever. And the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces.'
- Annie Thomas, Snellville, GA
Glenn & Natalie, sorrow and rejoicing are in our hearts today as we mourn with you in the loss of your mother. We love and treasure you both. -Gary Pritt for the Pritt family.
- Gary Pritt, Goodview, VA
Words could never express how much we love you and appreciate you as Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother. You are in Heaven now, and the Angels are singing! It's a beautiful day!! Love forever and ever, Gordon and Nancy Fenwick and family Rebecca, Matt, Tara, Braden, Daniel, and Timothy
- Nancy Fenwick, , FL
Our love and prayers are with the Horton family as you remember your Loved One with thanksgiving.'Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord'.
- Everett and Mary Ann, Sav, GA
Meme, you were such a vibrant light to us all. Your love and commitment to your family was admirable. Thank you for all the memories through the years but especially this past November. We had such a memorable visit with you, Aunt Sue, Ron, Cheryl, and Andrew. The way you smiled, the way you looked at us and squeezed our hands, and the way you interacted with me, Lauren , Alex, Emily and my mom Diane. We are so very blessed to have called you Meme and that you were married to our Papa and created my mom and then I, my children. We have strong and healthy genes thanks to you both. Forever in our hearts, always on our minds. Bless our Horton/Webb/Russ/Buckosky/Fenwick families. We love you. Meme. Love, Cheri -
- Cheri Sertage & Family, Newport, MI
My mother was an amazing, generous, kind, and loving woman. She lived her life in the most positive of ways. She taught us to love, forgive, & respect each other. Her actions & the incredible example that she showed us all, are behaviors that should be emulated by all of us. My mother was a remarkable Christian woman whom I doubt ever realized how many people’s lives she impacted. Cherish her memory by treating others as you would want to be treated. This is how she lived her life. Honor her by following her example. I know she has walked through the gates of heaven with God and into the waiting arms of my father & my baby brother & all of their relatives and friends. I am at peace knowing that she is walking, talking, & probably shopping at a store like Belts ha, free of all human barriers & in the company of God & all his angels. I am saddened to have missed the celebration of her life, due to a Michigan Blizzard & ear problems. I love you Mother, Diane
- George & Diane Russ, SouthRockwood, MI
My Ma Ma, I love you berry berry much. I'll miss talks,laughter,playing cards,saying prayers,looking for lady bugs and rubbing your fingers. I wake up with you on my mind and my heart aching feeling the loss. Thank God I got to see you a month ago enjoying a lil bit of Pepsi, See's candy and cheetos. I know you understood what I was saying by expression and you're beautiful blue eyes . Pretty grandma with soft fair skin perfect lips and nice teeth. I always liked playing with you're Mozart hair and I will forever have our last visits on video. Thank you so much Susan Buckosky in keeping grandma happy and healthy. Thank you #1 grandson Ron Horton and his awesome wife Cheryl Horton. I love you all and hope our family all the best. Edna Horton has joined the love of her life in heaven. Ma Ma is now an official Angel.
- Rebecca, Niceville, FL
My deepest sympathy to the family of Edna Webb Horton for the loss of your dear loved one. May you be comforted by the words of Isaiah 25:8,'He will swallow up death forever. And the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces.'
- Annie Thomas, Snellville, GA
Glenn & Natalie, sorrow and rejoicing are in our hearts today as we mourn with you in the loss of your mother. We love and treasure you both. -Gary Pritt for the Pritt family.
- Gary Pritt, Goodview, VA
Words could never express how much we love you and appreciate you as Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother. You are in Heaven now, and the Angels are singing! It's a beautiful day!! Love forever and ever, Gordon and Nancy Fenwick and family Rebecca, Matt, Tara, Braden, Daniel, and Timothy
- Nancy Fenwick, , FL
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
