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Edith Horton Obituary
Nov 15, 1936 - May 3, 2024
Norwalk
Edith Marilyn (Hines) Horton, 87, of Norwalk, passed away Friday, May 3, 2024, at Fisher Titus Medical Center after a brief illness.
She was born Nov. 15, 1936, in Williamsburg, and graduated from Williamsburg High School. Edith earned her nursing degree at Bethesda Hospital School of Nursing in 1957. She worked as a registered nurse at Deaconess Hospital, Cincinnati, for 11 years, and Los Robles Regional Medical Center, Thousand Oaks, California, for 15 years.
Upon returning to her home state of Ohio, she dedicated her skills to serving others through organizations like Comfort Keepers, Habitat for Humanity, Meals on Wheels, Norwalk Area Food Bank, and mission work in the United States with Answering the Call Together (ACT) and in Honduras.
Her hobbies included traveling, gardening, sewing, caring for her miniature schnauzers, and singing in the church choir. Most recently, she cherished her time working with young students at Inspiration Station, an after-school tutoring program in Norwalk.
She is survived by her daughter, Alicen (Lee) Bell of Norwalk; three sons, Otto (Evangelina) Horton, Kurt (Annette) Horton, and Karl Horton, all of California; seven grandchildren, Megan (Mark) Walker of Liberty Township, Brian (Angella Moos) Bell of Bellevue, Evan Horton of San Diego, California, Renee (Brian) Frias of Clearwater, Florida, Jorge Celaya of San Diego, California, Laura (Blake Whitmee) Horton of San Diego, California, and Erin Horton of San Diego, California; sister-in-law, Barbara Horton of Tennessee; nephew, John (Maria) Horton of Washington State; and niece, Lisa Horton of Tennessee.
Edith was preceded in death by her husband, Dale Walker Horton, in July, 1998; and parents, Harry Lytle and Elizabeth Pauline (Sylvester) Hines.
Edith's celebration of life will be 10 a.m. Saturday, May 18, 2024, until the time of her service at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Norwalk. Luncheon will follow. Burial will be 1 p.m. Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Williamsburg Cemetery, 824 Gay St., Williamsburg.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity, First Presbyterian Church, 21 Firelands Blvd., Norwalk, Ohio, 44857, or charity of your choice.
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Joe & Cathy Leroux
April 30, 2025
Edith was our neighbor/friend.
We surely miss you and our many conversations on many topics and admired your dedication to helping so many different venues, your visits to family and checking on you or helping with info. We think of you often and always in our hearts.
Joe & Cathy Leroux
May 17, 2024
It is with great sadness the loss of Edith a wonderful giving caring lady volunteering wherever she could. We loved to talk with her and listen to her stories. One of her volunteer ventures was Inspiration Station. We would wave watch her leave and return as her garage door went up we would say Edith is safe at home now as the door went down. She will be missed by many! Our heartfelt thoughts and sympathy to the family
Joe & Cathy Leroux
Donna Gercke
May 7, 2024
Edie will be greatly missed by our group of women who gather monthly to put together quilts to be distributed by LWR to people who are enduring a disaster if any kind. She was full of innovative ideas and very generous with her time and donations. She was a joy to be around.
Alice Pleasnick
May 6, 2024
I am so sorry to hear this. Edie was a great friend who helped me through my Cancer journey by taking me to the Cleveland Clinic for all my appointments and visited often post surgery. She was a great friend who was always ready to go on an adventure after church if the weather was good. We had countless lunches together and also with friends. She was always willing to help where the need arose...families in need of help with illnesses to helping young people with learning. She will be sorely missed and we all feel blessed for having had her in our lives
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