of Marshall, AR

June 4, 1943 - May 13, 2021

Nelda Jean Horn, age 77 of Marshall, Arkansas passed from this life on Thursday, May 13th, 2021 at her home with family by her side. She was born in Cypress Valley, Arkansas on June 4th, 1943 to James Henry Metcalf and Effie Bell Walthall Metcalf.

Jeanie served her family and was a homemaker. As her children became more independent she pursued her dream of becoming a writer, graduating college with honors at the age of 62. She proudly served as president of the Ozarks Writers League. She traveled and became friend and mentor to many writers across the country. Jeanie always said, "entering writing contest is my addiction but I always win enough to support my habit." She is a published writer and worked as an editor to many other writers. Jeanie was loved and respected by her family and friends. She will be missed by all that knew her.

Survivors include her children, Allen Horn, Janice (Larry) Gilliam, James (LeAnn) Horn, Kelly (Tonya) Horn, Robert Lee Horn and Sarah Beth (Jerad Seeley) Horn; eleven grandchildren, Tiffany, Angel, Ashleigh, Justin, Grace, Pearl, Dalton, Michaela, Bailey, Kristen and Ariel; eleven great-grandchildren, Izayah, Westyn, Dayzi, Colton, Timothy, Charliegh, Rylee, Liam, Tynlee, Marshall and Marley; and numerous extended family and friends who will also mourn her passing.

Jeanie is preceded in death by her parents, James and Effie Metcalf; her husband, Richard Horn who passed away in 2019; granddaughter, Bekke Elise Horn; and four brothers, Bill, Wayne, Vernon and Kenneth Metcalf.

Graveside memorial services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, June 5th, 2021 at Marshall Memorial Gardens in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Jim Arnold Jr. officiating. Special music will be performed by Sis. Diane Arnold and Bro. Alan Trice.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Coffman Funeral Home
923 Highway 65 North
Marshall, AR  72650
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com