Geraldine Loretta Horton

Geraldine Loretta Horton walked into the arms of Jesus June 4, 2020 to her new home in heaven to suffer no more. She fought a battle with Alzheimer’s disease for over 10 years. She died peacefully at her home with her children by her side. She will spend her first birthday in heaven tomorrow.
She was born June 5, 1931 in Sophia, WV. She was the daughter of William and Eva (Dickenson) Ashby.
She was baptized and of Baptist faith. She attended Coal City Community Church and was a member of the Ladies Circle until her health failed and she could no longer attend. Her greatest joy was being with her children and grandchildren and she cherished family gatherings. She loved working in her yard growing her beautiful flowers and feeding the birds.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Clarence Horton, daughter Beverly Inez, grandson Carlos Dewayne Horton, brothers Charles, Steve, Jarrell, Larry and Norvell Ashby, and her sister Effie Weddle.
Those left to cherish her memory include her children Bruce Horton (Charlotte) of Beckley, Rhonda Abshire (Gerald) of Prosperity, Eva Cook (Dennis) of Beaver, Rita Duncan (Ronnie) of Coal City, and Clarence W. Horton (Brenda) of Sophia; grandchildren Bill Cook (Freda) of Beckley, Andrea Hudgins (David) Williamsburg, VA, Darrell Spence (Valerie) of Sophia, Kelli Stevens (Keith) of Daniels, Crystal Smith (Jason) of MacArthur, Eric Duncan (Jessica) of Powhatan, Va., Stephanie Stewart (Andrew) of Beaver, and Dennis Cook Jr. (Jessica) of Charleston; great-grandchildren Lauren Hudgins, Carter Hudgins, Whitney Roberts, Maniya Stevens, Cayden Stevens, Lily Stewart, Jason Stewart, Allie Stewart, Jacob Black, Levi Spence, and Olivia Smith; her sister Phyllis Lambert of Sophia, and brother Lester Ashby (Joan) of Coal City.
The family would like to give our heartfelt gratitude to caregivers- her sister Phyllis Lambert and family friend Emma Hornsby for their dedication and care for our mother and grandmother.
Special thanks to Stephanie Davis for taking over mother’s care when a family caregiver become ill. Stephanie, your excellent caregiving and affection did not go unnoticed and is appreciated more than you will ever know. Our gratitude to Hospice of Southern West Virginia who provided care for mother and support to the family. Your care and compassion helped us through the most difficult time in our lives.
To her grandson Darrell, who lived with mom and was her main caregiver for almost 10 years, your love and dedication was unwavering, even in the most difficult times. You showered her with love and affection to the end.
Funeral services will be held Monday June 8, 2020 at 1:00pm in the Calfee Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Kenneth Lambert officiating. Friends may visit with family from 12PM until service time. Burial will follow at Horton Cemetery at Tams Mountain, Tams, WV.
In lieu of flowers we ask for donations for Hospice of Southern West Virginia.
Pallbearers are William Cook, Darrell Spence, Eric Duncan, Dennis Cook Jr., Andrew Stewart, and Jason Smith.

Arrangements by Calfee Funeral Home.

2 Timothy 4:7
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race. I kept the faith.