of Marshall, AR
March 1, 1934 - November 9, 2024
Helen Jean Horton, age 90, of Marshall, Arkansas passed from this earthly life on Saturday, November 9th, 2024 at Baptist Health in Little Rock, Arkansas with her family by her side. She was born in the Bear Creek Community of Searcy County, Arkansas on March 1st, 1934 to Fred Columbus Cooper and Lena Maye Wright Cooper. Helen was married to Dorsey Horton for 56 years before his death in 2008.
Helen accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at a very young age. She was faithful to the Lord and her church and He was faithful to her, bringing her whole family into the circle. As a mighty prayer warrior, many were blessed to be on her prayer list. Her life journey was not always easy. She worked at MarBax and Flintrock Shirt Company in Marshall for many years to help support her family. As a 12 year old girl, she helped raise her three siblings after her mother became ill. Her love for her family was immeasurable. She loved to sing and listen to her very talented family play music. She was an excellent seamstress and created many wedding, prom and pageant dresses for many area residents. She also enjoyed quilting. Her quilts are displayed in many of her family's homes. Helen was a wonderful cook. She made the best chocolate rolls in Searcy County. She was also an avid Yahtzee player. She played with her sister, Norma every night over the phone. Helen's strong spirit and beautiful soul with be greatly missed by her precious family and many friends.
Survivors include her sons, Jimmy Dorsey Horton and wife, Debbie of Marshall and Donnie Horton and wife, Adalea of Marshall; her only daughter (and Pet, according to her brothers), Lisa Horton Stagg and husband, Paul of Little Rock; grandchildren, Jimmy Shawn Horton (Laura) of Marshall, Brandon Horton (Chasity) of Marshall, Niki Randall (Dustin) of Huntsville, AL, Joshua Horton (Sheena) of Ozark, MO, Caleb Horton (Sara) of Greenbrier, Jared Horton of Orlando, FL, Matt Stagg (Jessica) of Little Rock, Natalie Tschepikow (Ben) of Fayetteville and Savannah Schaller (Wade) of Dallas, TX; great grandchildren, Abigail Baker (Jacob), Isabelle Horton, Canaan Horton, Kaylie Horton, Lauren Horton, Megan Sutterfield (Colton), Aspen Randall, Andrew Horton, Gage Horton, Nash Horton, Gentry Horton, Carter Horton, Avery Horton, London Stagg, Sage Stagg, Lincoln Stagg, Hudson Tschepikow and Colt Tschepikow; great-great grandchildren, Lindley and Everley; siblings, Gorman Cooper and Norma Barger; several nieces, nephews, extended family and friends who will also mourn her passing.
Helen is preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Lena Cooper; her husband, Dorsey Horton; great-grandson, Joshua Cade Horton and brother, Leon Cooper.
Funeral services for Helen will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, November 12th, 2024 at the Assembly of God Church in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Donnie Horton, Bro. Jared Horton and Bro. Shawn Horton officiating. Special music will be performed by Jared Horton, Brandon Horton, Shawn Horton, Whitney Sutterfield and Jeremy Nuckles. Visitation will be 6:00 till 8:00 PM Monday, November 11th, 2024 at Roller-Coffman Chapel in Marshall, Arkansas. Burial will be in Cypert Cemetery where Helen will be laid to rest beside her husband, Dorsey. Bearers will be her grandsons, Matt Stagg, Jared Horton, Caleb Horton, Josh Horton, Shawn Horton and Brandon Horton.
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50 Condolence(s)
George R. Sisco
Monday, November 18, 2024
I was so saddened upon reading the obituary of Helen Jean Cooper Horton. As a child growing up in Marshall, I knew the Cooper family very well. Helen Jean was one of the 'big' girls that I admired. Her brothers were closer to my age. I will include the Cooper family in my prayers.
Florence (Trude) G. Puckett
Thursday, November 14, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Praying for you as you walk this new journey with the Lord at your sides.
Shawn Carrell
Thursday, November 14, 2024
I soooo wish I could have known your mother. I know by the family that loves her that she was so special. I’ll be praying for you in the coming days.
Don and Charlotte Smith
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
So sorry for your loss! Prayers for your family!
Renee Wallis Thieme
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
I’m so sorry for your loss. She was a good friend to my mother. My mom, Helen Wallis thought the world of her. Your mom made my wedding dress. She was a good Godly woman. Prayers for all of you.
Micheal and Gail Hamilton
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
I am so sorry to hear about Helen. May God bless you and your family.
Sondra Gammill Cownie
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
My deepest condolences to the family of this remarkable woman. She had a way of making everyone she came into contact with feel special. She loved the Lord, and was a wonderful instrument of His love for others. I know she will be deeply missed. May God grant His peace to all who grieve her passing.
Rhonda Rowlett
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Praying for your family at this hard time.
Rhonda Rowlett
Earlene Carter
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
So sorry
yvonne ann kimbrell
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
i am so sorry for your lose. She was a delightful lady to talk with and to be around.Prayers for her family. Yvonne Kimbrell
Tim Massey
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
I am saddened to hear of the loss of such a wonderful lady. Such a faithful steward of the bible. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Patty Woods
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'll keep you in my prayers.
Debbie
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
So very sorry for your loss. Helen was always willing to lend an ear and pray with me in times of need. I will cherish memories our conversations and her encouragement. May God bless your family with peace and comfort in the days ahead.
James Johnston
Monday, November 11, 2024
My deepest sympathy to Helen's family and friends. I knew her and family from grade
school days. And I am a proud owner of one of her quilts.
Jimmy and Kay Collins
Monday, November 11, 2024
Our hearts go out to the family. Thoughts and prayers for peace. The Lord bless you with His presence and love.
Sam & Kim Horton
Monday, November 11, 2024
Precious Woman of God. Her light shown so brightly and will continue to shine for Jesus. She meant so much to our family and Marshall Assembly. Prayers and love go out to this entire family.
Rita Campbell
Monday, November 11, 2024
So sorry for the deep loss to the family! Nicole has spoken so affectionately of her granny that I feel like I know her precious value and influence on those all around her.
May Father caress and comfort you all!
Betty Wade
Monday, November 11, 2024
Ain't No Grave Gonna Hold Miss Helen Down..
So very blessed to have her in our lives...
Love & prayers...
Betty, Wesley, Paul, & Odessa, Peggy Hunter, Dakoda, & HayLeigh.
Coy & Sue Horton
Monday, November 11, 2024
Sympathy and Prayers for Helen's family, She was a sweet and lovely lady and will missed.
John Richmond
Monday, November 11, 2024
One of kindest people I've ever known. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Roy & Linda Gregg
Monday, November 11, 2024
Ain’t no Grave gonna hold her body Down Thank you for sharing her with us, she was very instrumental in so many of our Christian lives. Until we see her again
James and Jeri White
Monday, November 11, 2024
Our deepest sympathy in your loss
Ewanda Shipman Young
Monday, November 11, 2024
You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
I have so many special memories of Helen Jean!
Edna Treat
Monday, November 11, 2024
So sorry for your loss she was such a sweet lady. My thoughts and prayers go to her family.
Pat Halsted
Monday, November 11, 2024
Prayers of peace and comfort for the entire family.
Albert & Anna( Rainbolt) Maze
Sunday, November 10, 2024
Your families are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Shawna Jolly-Wilbanks & Johnny Wilbanks
Sunday, November 10, 2024
Dear Family- I am so very sorry for your loss. Mrs Helen was a delightful woman who always had a smile on her face and prayers on her heart. May God give you all His strength, peace and comfort during this most difficult time
Kenneth&Janice Bailey
Sunday, November 10, 2024
Mrs. Norma and family I'm so sorry for your loss. I'll never forget meeting all of you at Seth wedding shower. It's a small world. Yall made me feel like family. I love all of you
Kenneth&Janice Bailey
Sunday, November 10, 2024
Mrs. Norma and family I'm so sorry for your loss. I'll never forget meeting all of you at Seth wedding shower. It's a small world. Yall made me feel like family. I love all of you
Linda Smith Horton
Sunday, November 10, 2024
I'm so sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort for your family. It is never easy to say goodbye to a loved one.
Judith Branscum
Sunday, November 10, 2024
David and I send our heartfelt condolences and prayers for God to comfort as only He can. Helen was the type of person to bring Joy just by being. She truly was greeted with well done faithful servant.
Eddie, and Kathy Morrison
Sunday, November 10, 2024
We are saddened to hear about Helen passing away. She’s always been so nice to everyone, and smiling all the time.
I know she’s home with the Lord, and rejoicing with her family and Jesus Christ. We send you all our deepest sympathy, love, and prayers.
Bethel Massey
Sunday, November 10, 2024
Jim, Donny, Lisa and families..I’m so sorry for your loss..your mother was a treasure ..she loved the Lord with all her heart and she let her light shine.. I will never hear her song (There ain’t no grave going to hold my body down)
Without thinking of her and seeing her sing it..Sending Love and Prayers to each of you during this difficult time ..
D. L. & Peggy Adams
Sunday, November 10, 2024
Family please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kay Balentine Knight
Sunday, November 10, 2024
Miss Helen was a truly lovely person! Kind and caring. Prayers for all as her loss is hard on all who knew her.
Nancy Kyle Redman
Sunday, November 10, 2024
I am so sorry to see the passing of sweet Helen. A wonderful sweet Godly woman that let her light shine for the Lord. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kent and Melissa Randall
Sunday, November 10, 2024
Nikki may all your happy memories of your grandmother give you peace and comfort during this challenging time.
Becky Carter
Sunday, November 10, 2024
Sister Helen was one of a kind. The epitomy of what a Christian should be. She lived her life for God and never a doubt she loved Him so much. She was a true blessing to me as a young person, I always looked up to her and admired her. She made some outfits for me that were always my favorite, another one of her many talents. Heaven gained one of our finest, until we meet again sister Helen
Paul Ray and Mary Lois Halsted
Sunday, November 10, 2024
So sorry she was a wonderful lady prayers for the family
Debbie mcdaniel
Sunday, November 10, 2024
Prayers to all the family
Clara Foshee
Sunday, November 10, 2024
Prayers of comfort for family
Roger and Angie Johnson
Sunday, November 10, 2024
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Helen was a wonderful example of a Christian woman and she will be missed by many! I know she ran into the arms of Jesus and all her loved ones but it’s hard to let her go. We will see her soon.
Danny and Shirley Horton
Sunday, November 10, 2024
We send love and prayers for the family. She really was a very special person. Everyone’s lives she touched were blessed. She will be missed by all. To all who knew her, lost an Angel and Heaven gained one. She’s home.
Kay Branscum and Pauline Blough
Sunday, November 10, 2024
Sorry for your loss, We thought a lot of Helen. Such a sweet lady . She will be missed. Prayers for the family.
Wesley and Loretta Smith
Sunday, November 10, 2024
I really thought a lot of Helen, and Dorsey. She was a great lady and will be missed
Sherri Parks Ragland
Sunday, November 10, 2024
So very sorry for your loss. I know she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Praying for all of the family.
Julie and Ron Stoops
Sunday, November 10, 2024
We are so sorry for your loss. She was an amazing and truly Godly woman. She will be missed greatly. I am so saddened by her passing but I’m also very happy and excited for her. She’s finally made it home.
Love you all
Eddie and Pam Cannada
Sunday, November 10, 2024
Our deepest sympathy
Barbara Smith
Saturday, November 9, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss. Helen was a very special, Godly lady. She knew her lord and it showed in all her actions. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She knew no stranger, She was always so proud of all her children, grandkids and great grandkids. She is in Heaven with her Lord now and you can see that smile on her face. My thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you. May you find peace in knowing she is happy and loved.
Janet Hubbard Rainbolt
Saturday, November 9, 2024
Norma and family. I am so sorry to hear about Helen passing. I loved her so much. She was such a sweet person inside and out. She was good to everyone. I have such good memories of growing up around Helen and you and your family when we were teenagers. Your mom and dad and Helen and whole family always welcomed me in your home and made me feel like part of the family. Helen was so good to take care of the family when needed. May God give you and your family comfort at this difficult time.