Betty Joan Horton Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Betty Joan Horton of Tower Hill, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Betty left this world on December 27, 2025 at the age of 89, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Betty Joan Horton to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Paul R. Beggs and Nona B. Beggs; her husband Earl; and her sisters, Margie J. Rickey, Hazel R. Cloyd and Beverly A. Ewing.
She is survived by: her children, Diane Hopper (James) of Marysville, Steven Horton of Tower Hill and Wayne Horton of Tower Hill; her grandchildren, Ryan Hopper of Marysville, Sarah West (Brad) of Johnstown and Diane Bunton (Brian) of Lakewood; and her great grandchildren, Jacob, Lucas West of Johnstown, Derrick Knearem (Sydney) of Cowden and Andrew Force of Decatur. She is also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorial contributions can be made to Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1201 N. Chestnut, Shelbyville, IL 62565 or to the Betty Horton Leadership Award at Decatur Memorial Hospital's Nurse Anesthesia Program, 2300 N. Edward St., Decatur, IL 62526.
