Lucile Horton

of Marshall, AR

March 6, 1936 - October 23, 2021

On Saturday, October 23rd, 2021, Margaret Lucile Horton, loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family in Marshall, Arkansas at the age of 85. Lucile was born on March 6th, 1936 in Tomahawk, Arkansas to Leonard Jackson Keeling and Jennie Lucile Stephenson Keeling. On July 2nd, 1955 she married Johnie R. "J.R." Horton and they raised four children, John, Susan, Judy and David.

Lucile attended college at the University of Arkansas where she received her degree in Home Economics and later earned her Master's Degree from Central Missouri State University. She taught high school Home Economics for more than 40 years in Del Rio, TX, Kansas City, MO and finally, Marshall, AR. Lucile had a passion for reading, and actually read over 50 books since the beginning of this year alone. She enjoyed cooking, sewing and machine embroidery, and nothing made her happier than to create special things for her family and friends. Perhaps more than anything else on this earth, Lucile cherished her family - her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She cultivated many friendships over her lifetime and treasured them all. There was never a challenge that she refused to accept. She was a true fixer, a warrior and the champion of many great causes. Her compassion for others was such an inspiration. Lucile was an educator and a teacher of so much more than academics, as she led by example and was the epitome of character, dignity and grace. To say that she will be missed is an understatement, as she has benefited more people than could ever be measured with her generous, kind and loving spirit. Having her in our lives was such a monumental blessing and a gift to be for always grateful.

Survivors include her children, John L. Horton and wife Jill of Lakewood, CO, Susan C. Portman and husband Tom of Marshall, Judy M. England of Fort Myers, FL and David T. Horton of Marshall; grandchildren, Jim Horton and wife Jessica of Bentonville, Crystal Shore and partner Randy Herbert of Marshall, Joel Horton of Portland, OR, Jenna Horton of Fort Myers, FL, Justin England of Fort Collins, CO, Jennie Wayman and husband Jeremy of Belton, MO and Gavin Horton of Lakewood, CO; great-grandchildren, Aubrey Hanks and Anthony Shore of Marshall, Zach, Emily and Elizabeth Horton of Bentonville and Jason and Jaylee Wayman of Belton, MO; sister-in-law, Helen Keeling of Little Rock; brother-in-law, Ronald Thomas of St. Joe; sister-in-law, Eva Jo Knittig and husband Tony of Marshall; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Lucile is preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Jennie Keeling; her loving husband, J.R. Horton who passed away in 2006; and siblings, Leonard Jackson "Jack" Keeling and wife Arlene, Joe Keeling, Amberline LeCompte and husband Jack and Carol Thomas.

Funeral services for Lucile will be 1:00 PM Saturday, October 30th, 2021 at Roller-Coffman Chapel in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. John Eslinger officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 till 8:00 PM Friday, October 29th, 2021 in the Chapel. Burial will be in Bear Creek Cemetery where Lucile will be laid to rest beside her husband. Bearers will be John Horton, David Horton, Jim Horton, Justin England, Randy Herbert and Anthony Shore.

Service Information
Visitation
Roller Coffman Funeral Home
923 Hwy 65 N
Marshall,  AR 72650
10/29/2021 at 6:00 til 8:00 PM
Service
Roller Coffman
923 Hwy. 65 North
Marshall,  AR 72650
10/30/2021 at 1:00 PM

Cemetery/Interment
Bear Creek Cemetery
10889 Hwy 27 South
Marshall, AR 72650
 


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