of Marshall, AR
October 1, 1938 - February 25, 2025
Glenda Faye Holsted Horton, age 86, of Marshall, Arkansas entered into her resting place on February 25th, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Leslie, Arkansas on October 1st, 1938 to Brewster and Iola Fendley Holsted.
Glenda Horton was a 1956 graduate of Leslie High School. The following year, she married the love of her life, Willis Dale Horton and worked alongside him for 64 years through family businesses, including Roy Horton Chevrolet and DR Horton Homes. The second love of her life was horse racing. She and Willis Dale quickly ascended to the highest levels of this sport. They championed one Kentucky Oaks winner, three Kentucky Derby contenders, two Eclipse Award champions and two Kentucky stallions. Glenda was known and loved the world over throughout the horse racing community.
Glenda's most prestigious titles were ''Mom'' and ''Nanny''. Survivors include one son, Kevin Horton and wife, Laurie of Marshall; granddaughters, Tressa DeMiranda and husband, Ben of Fayetteville, Brandi Troillet and husband, Grant of Greenbrier, Courtney Matyja and husband, Shay of Vilonia; great-grandchildren, Wyatt Dale DeMiranda, Emma Pearl DeMiranda, Hudson Dale Troillet, Noah Matyja and Chloey Matyja; sister, Sharon Holsted Redman of Leslie; two sisters-in-law, Violet Horton of Clarksville, Texas and Wilma Horton of Morrilton.
Glenda is preceded in death by her parents, Brewster and Iola Holsted; husband of 64 years, Willis Dale Horton and sons, Mark Cam Horton and Crandall Dale Horton.
Graveside services for Glenda will be 1:00 PM Thursday, February 27th, 2025 at East Lawn Cemetery in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Shirl Williams officiating. Bearers will be Joe Carl Sullivan, Anthony Redman, Ben DeMiranda, Grant Troillet, Danny Bohannon and Kody Griffin.
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54 Condolence(s)
Sue Nan Wheeler
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
I just heard of Glenda’s passing. I am so sorry for your loss. Glenda was a lovely lady and always had a kind word to share.
I hope your faith and loving memories with bring you comfort and peace.
Dianne Roese Bullard
Sunday, March 9, 2025
So sorry to hear of Glenda’s passing- she was such a sweet, caring person!
Peggy Jones
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Praying for you!! What a beautiful woman in your life
Mark H Lippert
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Such a terrible loss for the people that knew her. What a great friend, mother and wife she was. I can always count on Glenda if I ever needed her. I miss and think about her, Willis, Kevin and cam all the time. All four of them have been such a blessing and significant part of my life. Can't say enough gratitude that I have for their entire family. My life has been enriched immeasurably because of all of them and especially Glenda
JoAnn Tice
Saturday, March 1, 2025
So very sorry for your loss! What a classy lady! My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Burt and Jackie Glenn
Saturday, March 1, 2025
Kevin, our thoughts and prayers to you and the family. Miss Glenda is "one of a kind".
Edna Treat
Friday, February 28, 2025
So sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy for the family.
Dona & Tom VanKirk
Friday, February 28, 2025
We’re sending prayers to all the families and friends.
Susan King Johnson
Friday, February 28, 2025
Glenda was such a dear friend to my mother Carley Ruth King. She helped Mother in so many ways during her battle with cancer and was always a bright spot in her life. I will be forever grateful for that friendship and care. I always thought she was one of the prettiest women that I had ever known. But, she also had such a beautiful spirit. Wishing you happy memories of special times as a family.
Dana Horton
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Prayers for your family. Glenda was a beautiful lady and she will be missed.
Malinda Morris
Thursday, February 27, 2025
When I think of Glenda, I think first of her warm smile and kindness, followed closely by her beauty and wonderful sense of style. Even on her “bad” days, she was as neat as a pin and beautiful. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. Glenda will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Russell & Patti Knick
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Truly heartbreaking but I know she’s dancing and watching horses race in Heaven with WD. A family gathering or celebration won’t be the same with out her on the dance floor. She was a sweet ray of light & made everyone feel loved and welcomed.
Rick and Janice Horton
Thursday, February 27, 2025
We are so sad and sorry for the loss of your mother and grandmother. Glenda had the biggest and best smile of anyone I know. I especially want her granddaughters to know how much I admired Glenda as I was growing up…when I served her a piece of apple pie with a slice of cheese on top when she and her coworkers came to the Chicken Grill at 10:00 each weekday morning…they were all dressed up in their suits and high heels…Glenda was beautiful and seemed so sophisticated to a teenager like me. And your grandfather Willis Dale was a big part of my youth…he was always a fun-loving guy…I will forever remember his teasing and his laughter.
Kevin, you had a great mother and father, who loved you and your brother dearly. Our sincerest condolences and prayers for you and Laurie and your Aunt Sharon and all your family as you go through this day honoring your mother.
Diane Bohannon. Butler
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Kevin, I’m so sorry for the loss of your mother. God bless and comfort you and your family during this difficult time.
Esther Anderson
Thursday, February 27, 2025
So sorry for your loss Glenda was a wonderful and beautiful lady she will be missed. She is now with Willis dale
Esther Anderson
Thursday, February 27, 2025
So sorry for your loss Glenda was a wonderful and beautiful lady she will be missed. She is now with Willis dale
Nancy (Treat) Jones
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Glenda was gifted in a way of making you feel special. She was always kind and had a smile to share. She will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. My sincere condolences to the family.
Valerie Kelley Hayes
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Prayers for my cousins during this journey. Daddy’s first cousin that he talked how she loved horses even when she was little coming over to their house to ride all the time. Very sweet lady and always a pleasure to be around when I was growing up.
Janice wallace
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
So sorry to hear about Glenda’s death. She was a dear cousin that we grew up together and I have some wonderful precious memories. Blessings to her remaining family.
Janice wallace
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
So sad to hear about Glenda’s death. She was a sweet beautiful cousin! We had some precious good times growing up together! Wonderful memories. Blessings to her remaining family.
Randall Freeman
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Glenda was always sweet to me, and easy to talk to and be around. Willis Dale was my dad’s cousin, and my daddy thought highly of them both. My sincerest condolences to family and friends.
Randall J Freeman
Reta and Terry Brewer
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Kevin and Family, we cannot find the words to convey how sorry we are for your loss. Every time we think about Glenda, it will be a reminder of the love and joy she brought to everyone around her. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Eddie, Kathy Morrison
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Courtney, We are so sorry to hear about your grandmother passing away. She was a nice lady. We send you all our deepest sympathy, and prayers.
Lauren de Miranda
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
I am so sorry this world has lost MS. Glenda, aka Nanny. She was such a joy to be around. I will always remember our time at the tracks together. She knew how to have fun and always made me feel so included! We will miss you.
Love, Lauren
Karen Lawrence
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
I was so shocked when I heard the news that Glenda had died, she always seemed so full of life to me. She was a very special person and I will really miss her! I played with her for several years on the Bean Bag Baseball team and it will be so hard to find anyone that can take her place. We could always depend on her! Her family has my sympathy and may God bless you!
Deborah Lokanc
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
My heart is broken. Glenda was always so kind and lovely to me. I will miss her dearly. Thoughts and prayers for you and the family. She is now forever in Willis’s arms.
Donnie & Adalea
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
So sorry to hear this news. Glenda was a kind & beautiful lady. We will keep your family in our prayers for the coming days.
Earlene Loggains Carter
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
So sorry for your loss.
Roy Eaton jr
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Kevin sorry to hear about your Mother. She was a great lady and will be missed. Sorry I can’t be there. Thinking of you. Roy Eaton Jr.
Jim McBride
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
With deep sympathy and prayers for family & friends. Jim & Charlsie McBride
Randy and Penny Crumley
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Glenda was a special and beautiful lady. She always had a smile and hug waiting when she greeted anyone. Our loss is heaven's gain. Prayers for the family.
Clara Foshee
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Prayers of comfort and peace for family
Kelli Sanders
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
I’m sorry for your loss. Uncle Willie and Aunt Glenda were special! Love you
Gail and Ann Matthews
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Dear Family Prayers for all of you She was Special and we will cherish all our Memories with Glenda and Willie and all our Marshall family Love you all and God Bless
Elaine Lewis
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
My sincere condolences to all of you. Rest In Peace, Glenda.
James and Jeri White
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Our deepest sympathy
Paulette Jackson
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
I am so sorry about your loss of my friend, Glenda. She was a wonderful person and I will never forget her. I was so shocked to see this on Facebook. I am praying for all of her family. May the Lord comfort you.
Sally Wilson
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Oh so sad to hear about Glenda. We were a close class and feel more like familyMy love and prayers are going out to you all
Jacob Ragland
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. Glenda will be missed but she is not suffering any longer.
I will be praying for all of you.
D. L. & Peggy Adams
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
We will miss Glenda and her friendly personality. She has been our friend for a very long time. Prayers and sympathy are extended to the family
Eddie and Pam Cannada
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Our hearts are broken for you all. Love and prayers for each of you
Julie
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
If I had a flower for everytime I thought of how friendly she was to me I’d have a whole garden full. I’m so sorry for your loss She had a smile and a greeting for you I will miss her!
Janet Hubbard Rainbolt
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Kevin and family, so sorry to hear about your mom. She was such a sweet person. I have such good memories of me, your mom and dad and other friends, as teenagers, running around this big town of Marshall having fun. Those are good memories of the good old days. May God give you and your family strength at this difficult time. Prayers are with you and your family and Sharon and her family and all of Glenda's friends.
Pat Halsted
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
I was so very sorry to see this post. Glenda was such a dear lady. Glenda, and I along with other local friends all had such a good time dancing together. Her smiling face will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Sending prayers of peace and comfort for her entire family.
Romey Jenkins
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Kevin and family I am so sorry for your loss, Glenda was a wonderful lady. Prayers for you and your family.
Sonny and patty woods
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
We’re so sorry for the whole family. Prayers for the family
Mark woods
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Sorry for your loss
Ricky and Cheryl Reed
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
We are so sorry for your loss! Glenda was such a beautiful and special lady. Always smiling. We know you are heartbroken and she will be greatly missed. Love and prayers for all of your family.
Tim Massey
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Janita King
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
I’m so sorry for the loss of Glenda. Praying for the family.
Brenda Lewis
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
I am so very sorry for your loss. Glenda and Willis Dale were always special friends of ours over the years. I pray God will give you comfort during this this time of sorrow.
Carla Kelley
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Kevin & family, So very sorry for your loss. Always enjoyed time spent playing softball with Glenda she was our # 1 pitcher. She was always smiling…Wonderful memories. Many prayers & much love….
Lisa & Tim Parks
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
I am so sad to hear about Glenda’s passing. I loved Glenda and Willis Dale since I was a small kid. Glenda was always so sweet. She will be greatly missed. Prayers for comfort during this time
Rhonda and Larry Rowlett
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Glenda was a good Christian woman. She was a constant strength for us when my parents passed. God gave her talent to know what to do in hard times. Sending Love and prayers to your family
Rhonda and Larry Rowlett