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Wilma Horner Obituary

Horner, Wilma E. (Vredenburg) WATERFORD Wilma E. Vredenburg Horner, 83, of Lower Newtown Road died Thursday, February 16, 2012 at her son's home after an extended illness. Born in Halfmoon, June 23, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Earl J. and Marguerite Maxon Vredenburg. A graduate of Mechanicville high school, Wilma was a homemaker most of her life, tending to her four children. She enjoyed gardening and bird watching, but most of all, treasured the times she spent with her family. She was predeceased by her husband, Albert John Horner; son, Paul D. Horner; son-in-law, Robert Simmons Jr.; and her brothers, Clifford, Carl and Vincent Vredenburg. Survivors include her children, Joyce Simmons of Schaghticoke, Steven (Michele) Horner of Waterford and Jill (Andrew) Morgan of Mechanicville, and her daughter-in-law, Mary Horner of Waterford. Also grandchildren, Amy Daigle, Robert Simmons III, Paul Horner, Melanie DeLair and Kevin Morgan as well as great-grandchildren; Samantha and Casey Daigle, Derek DeLair and Kane Morgan; along with a brother, Peter (Judy) Vredenburg of New Mexico; and sister-in-law, Marie Vredenburg of Mechanicville. Private services were held at the convenience of the family. Remembrances may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 in memory of Wilma E. Horner. To leave condolences visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com

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Published by Albany Times Union on Feb. 18, 2012.

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Jill Horner-Morgan

February 18, 2012

Mom, I love and miss you more than words can express. I will always love and miss you for eternity. You were/are my world, my best friend. It will be hard each day without you here, but know I promise to be ok because you filled my heart with love and taught me how to treat others the way I would like to be treated. Thanks to God you are now healed and not suffering, and are with our family members that are in heaven. Give them all hugs from me too. I love you always and forever XOXOXO your "baby" daughter= as you called me-I love you, your Jillybeans.

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