In Memory Of
Phyllis Rose(Mix) Horton
1932
2014
Phyllis Rose(Mix) Horton
April 15, 1932 — September 12, 2014
Phyllis Rose (Mix) Horton, 82, of Dover, KS, went to be with her Lord Friday, September 12, 2014.
She was born April 15, 1932, in rural Shawnee County, Kansas, the oldest daughter of George Darrell and Helen Frances (Morand) Mix. She was baptized and married in the Highland Park United Methodist Church, and was a member of Dover Federated Church for many years. She and her sister, Betty Ann spent most of their childhood in several different western states, mostly in Wyoming, and moved to Topeka where she attended Curtis Jr. High and graduated from Highland Park High School in 1950. She married Wayne L. Horton on May 11, 1951 in Topeka and they lived on several naval bases until 1954, when they returned to Topeka. They bought a farm at Richland, KS, but it was bought as land for Clinton Lake, they then bought another farm in the Dover area in 1964. In all this time they had five children, Michel Wayne, Darrell Patrick, Kelli Annette, David Joel and Daniel Wayne. She was busy being a housewife and mother until 1974 when Wayne was prematurely called by God to live in Heaven.
She started a ceramic shop "Dolls 'n' Things" and sold Avon until Danny graduated from high school and entered bible college.
She worked at Dillons Bakery and Capital Federal Savings until her retirement and then worked part-time for BRD Machine Shop until 1997, when Daniel went to be with his Lord and Savior and in 1998 Patrick went to Heaven to be with God.
Mike made a career of the Air Force and is currently employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs. He married Candie L. Painter. They have three children, Angella Watson, Christopher (Camilla) Horton and Melissa (Robert) McGee and grandchildren, Karlee Watson, Sarah Watson, Amber Watson, Paul Watson, Octavian Horton, Seren Horton, Sandy Russ, Canon Knight, Cheyanne Knight and Nicholas Dean and great-granddaughter, Kaisynn Knight.
Kelli has been a wife, mother, teacher and currently works for the Kansas Department of Corrections. She married Juaquin Martinez and they have six children together, R.D. Finson (in Heaven), Katie (Abraham) Finson-Portillo, Melanie Finson, Jennifer (Esteban) Portillo, Jessica Finson and Loretta (Mike) Blair, and grandchildren, Sofia Portillo-Finson, Liliana Portillo-Finson, Alaina Finson, Kaylee Portillo, Henry Portillo, Iris Portillo, Dahlia Portillo and Tara Martinez.
David works for Goodman Manufacturing in Topeka and is currently manager of the Topeka warehouse. He married Tina Patterson and they have two children, Hannah Horton-Cobler (Corporal Todd Cobler, USMC) and Emma Horton.
Also surviving are Patrick's daughters, Kianne Austin and Heather (Jeff) Delzen and granddaughter, Mercedes Austin. Her sister, Betty Ann O'Neill passed away in 2001.
Over the years she belonged to several organizations; Church Bible Study, PTO, Richland and Dover 4-H Clubs, HDU Ladies Aid, Haskell Creek Club, Cub Scouts and Highland Park Alumni Association and has volunteered for organizations and individuals, in any capacity that she could. She participated in the Fleming Retirement group. She was secretary-treasurer of HPHS Class of 1950 Alumni and helped with planning of reunions. She enjoyed traveling on day trips and seeing theatre productions and eating out with friends including monthly dinners with classmates from Highland Park High School.
Jesus Christ has always come first in her life and her family and friends have been the enjoyment of her life.
This past Sunday, Phyllis, family and friends celebrated the first annual Phyllis Horton Day at her home.
Honoring her request, Phyllis was cremated. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Sunday, September 14, 2014 at Phyllis's house. A memorial service will be 11 a.m., Monday, September 15, 2014 at the Dover Federated Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dover Federated Church. 13449 SW 57th St, Topeka, KS 66610. Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, is assisting the family.
To leave a special message for Phyllis's family, please visit the guestbook below.
Praise the God of Heaven
God's love endures forever.
Psalm 136:26
She was born April 15, 1932, in rural Shawnee County, Kansas, the oldest daughter of George Darrell and Helen Frances (Morand) Mix. She was baptized and married in the Highland Park United Methodist Church, and was a member of Dover Federated Church for many years. She and her sister, Betty Ann spent most of their childhood in several different western states, mostly in Wyoming, and moved to Topeka where she attended Curtis Jr. High and graduated from Highland Park High School in 1950. She married Wayne L. Horton on May 11, 1951 in Topeka and they lived on several naval bases until 1954, when they returned to Topeka. They bought a farm at Richland, KS, but it was bought as land for Clinton Lake, they then bought another farm in the Dover area in 1964. In all this time they had five children, Michel Wayne, Darrell Patrick, Kelli Annette, David Joel and Daniel Wayne. She was busy being a housewife and mother until 1974 when Wayne was prematurely called by God to live in Heaven.
She started a ceramic shop "Dolls 'n' Things" and sold Avon until Danny graduated from high school and entered bible college.
She worked at Dillons Bakery and Capital Federal Savings until her retirement and then worked part-time for BRD Machine Shop until 1997, when Daniel went to be with his Lord and Savior and in 1998 Patrick went to Heaven to be with God.
Mike made a career of the Air Force and is currently employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs. He married Candie L. Painter. They have three children, Angella Watson, Christopher (Camilla) Horton and Melissa (Robert) McGee and grandchildren, Karlee Watson, Sarah Watson, Amber Watson, Paul Watson, Octavian Horton, Seren Horton, Sandy Russ, Canon Knight, Cheyanne Knight and Nicholas Dean and great-granddaughter, Kaisynn Knight.
Kelli has been a wife, mother, teacher and currently works for the Kansas Department of Corrections. She married Juaquin Martinez and they have six children together, R.D. Finson (in Heaven), Katie (Abraham) Finson-Portillo, Melanie Finson, Jennifer (Esteban) Portillo, Jessica Finson and Loretta (Mike) Blair, and grandchildren, Sofia Portillo-Finson, Liliana Portillo-Finson, Alaina Finson, Kaylee Portillo, Henry Portillo, Iris Portillo, Dahlia Portillo and Tara Martinez.
David works for Goodman Manufacturing in Topeka and is currently manager of the Topeka warehouse. He married Tina Patterson and they have two children, Hannah Horton-Cobler (Corporal Todd Cobler, USMC) and Emma Horton.
Also surviving are Patrick's daughters, Kianne Austin and Heather (Jeff) Delzen and granddaughter, Mercedes Austin. Her sister, Betty Ann O'Neill passed away in 2001.
Over the years she belonged to several organizations; Church Bible Study, PTO, Richland and Dover 4-H Clubs, HDU Ladies Aid, Haskell Creek Club, Cub Scouts and Highland Park Alumni Association and has volunteered for organizations and individuals, in any capacity that she could. She participated in the Fleming Retirement group. She was secretary-treasurer of HPHS Class of 1950 Alumni and helped with planning of reunions. She enjoyed traveling on day trips and seeing theatre productions and eating out with friends including monthly dinners with classmates from Highland Park High School.
Jesus Christ has always come first in her life and her family and friends have been the enjoyment of her life.
This past Sunday, Phyllis, family and friends celebrated the first annual Phyllis Horton Day at her home.
Honoring her request, Phyllis was cremated. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Sunday, September 14, 2014 at Phyllis's house. A memorial service will be 11 a.m., Monday, September 15, 2014 at the Dover Federated Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dover Federated Church. 13449 SW 57th St, Topeka, KS 66610. Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, is assisting the family.
To leave a special message for Phyllis's family, please visit the guestbook below.
Praise the God of Heaven
God's love endures forever.
Psalm 136:26
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Sunday, September 14, 2014
6:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)
Phyllisâs
Memorial Service
Monday, September 15, 2014
Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)
Dover Federated Church
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