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Ione Horton Obituary

Ione was born to John Curtis and Hattye Myrtle Young, in Hooker, Oklahoma on March 21, 1919. She was the first of 5 siblings and lived the majority of her youth in Kansas. After marrying her husband, Ivan Horton on December 8, 1940, the family settled in the Fresno area where she worked for Vendo for 30+ years and volunteered for various organizations and her church. Ione is preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Ivan: sisters, Edith Unmuth & Thetus Kennedy and brothers, Lyle Young & Dennis Young. Ione is survived by her children Curtis Horton and his wife Denise of Oregon. Kenneth Horton and his wife Debbie of Fresno. Foster son Kevin Yin and his wife Kelly. 5 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. Celebration of Life will be held on March 24, 2019 @1:00pm at Valley Bible Church, Clovis,Ca.

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Published by Fresno Bee on Mar. 17, 2019.

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Julie Hammack

March 21, 2019

What a blessing she was in my life! She was a loving, kind, faithful example of Christ. I will miss her everyday until I see her again.

Pam Ball

March 20, 2019

She was the Sweetest person I have ever known ! Mother to all at Vendo! My Prayers are with you!l

March 17, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Psalms 18:6

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