Birth date: Oct 2, 1932 Death date: Aug 21, 2023
Katherine Jane Todd Horton, age 90, a resident of Alexander City, passed away on August 21, 2023. She was born in Mobile, Alabama on October 2, 1932. She was preceded in death by her husband, Greer Mack Horton, Jr.; her parents, H Read Obituary
I loved this sweet lady. I grew up in the First Baptist Church . She and Clara Nell were at the hospital when our dad passed away , and I’ll
Always remember the big hug I got from her .
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Jane was a dear friend and choir companion. For many years, I sat between Becky Brooks and Jane. She towered over my 5’2” self, but that didn’t matter to Jane. The three of us were an alto “team” on the front row. Louise was there too, making it a foursome.
Jane has a granddaughter named Grace. She never let me forget. Every time we sang the word “Grace,” she punched me in the ribs, as she did every time I missed a note or came in too soon.
I have a Joan Rivers necklace that Jane fell in love with. It is what you would call a “statement” necklace with a lot of clear crystals and is a special occasion piece of jewelry. Jane wanted to borrow it to wear for a family wedding. When she came to pick it up, I had a number of necklaces spread out on my bed, but but did not include the one she wanted. It was in my pocket. I told her I wasn’t sure what she was looking for, but she could pick it out. After not finding it, she became visibly frustrated insisting there was another. I made her sweat a bit, and pulled it out of pocket. She wanted to kill me. She wore it and said she received many compliments. The next time I saw her at choir, she said it was a hit, and only one of the crystal streamers fell off with part of the crystal flower, but it is still perfectly good to wear. She returned it fully intact, of course. I’m sure there is a picture of Jane with that necklace. I would cherish a copy.
That was Jane always having fun. The last time I saw her at Chapman’s, she was very weak physically, but not in spirit or mind. She was the same old Jane and just wanted to talk. I will miss her so much.
Jan Landers
What a beautiful, wonderful, and inspiring lady Jane was. It was such an honor to know her and call her my friend. She always had a smile and a kind word when I saw her. Her smile would light up a room. I will miss her, and our Sunday School Class will never be the same without her. What a tremendous blessing she was. I will never forget her. To all of her loved ones, I want you to know you all are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His Saints." is what I thought of when I heard Jane had passed on to her heavenly home. She is singing with the angels now.
To the family, I am so sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful and wonderful person. Maybe y the Lord provide peace, comfort an strength to endure all.
Kathy Pitts Griffin
