of Harrison, AR
January 11, 1920 - October 9, 2013
Grace Marie Thompson Horton, 93, of Harrison, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at Harrison.
She was born at Marshall, AR on January 11, 1920, to George and Dorothy Johns Thompson. Grace married Riley Horton on August 21, 1938 at Marshall. Grace's greatest achievement was her 3 daughters, Shirley, Marietta and Judy.
Grace worked as a housewife and with her husband on the family farm. In 1964 they moved to Springdale, Arkansas where she worked as a jewelry clerk. She was especially skilled at cooking and sewing.
Grace was a member of the United Pentecostal Church of Springdale, Arkansas.
Grace was preceded in death by her husband Riley, her daughter Shirley and her granddaughter Angela George. Also, her parents George and Dorothy Thompson, and 3 sisters, Helen, Georgia and Eddie.
Her survivors include 2 daughters, Marietta and her husband Larry George, and Judy and her husband Tom Riddle. Six granddaughters, 2 grandsons and 12 great-grandchildren.
She is also survived by many friends and loved ones.
Pallbearers will be grandsons and great-grandsons.
Funeral services will be at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home Saturday, October 12, at 2:00 P.M. Rev Larry George officiating.
The grandchildren will be speaking.
There will be no visitation.
Burial will follow at Marshall Memorial Gardens in Marshall.
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8 Condolence(s)
Perry Hancock
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Rita and family,
So sorry to learn of your mom's passing. Prayers for all of you during this time.
Karen Shipman Hubbard
Saturday, October 12, 2013
Rita, and family, So sorry for your loss, thinking of you and sending prayers as you go through this difficult time.
Carolyn Eggers (Duerksen)
Friday, October 11, 2013
So nice to hear of you again Rita...you were so dear in high school. May God bless you with peace during this time of mourning for your loved one.
Nora Lee King
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Rita & Larry, so sorry to hear of your loss. I know she will stay in your heart for all ways. I know from experience how great a loss one close to you can be I think of calling you, but just don't do it. Love to you both and your children.
Regina Smith
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. She lived her life as a wonderful example to others of what a true lady should be.
Love and prayers,
Gerald, Regina, Daniel, Brianna, and Rozalee Smith
Jonnie Newport Bart
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Rita, your Mother will live on in your memories and in the lives of her Grandchildren.
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jonnie Newport Bart
Daphna Keys
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Rita sorry to learn of the passing of your mother. Her race has been won. She is better off, I know it's to give her up, but she's in a good place. You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lori George Shields
Thursday, October 10, 2013
I will miss my Nanny Horton so much, but will continue to carry on her traditions and love like she did. Love like there's no tomorrow!