Nancy E. Horn

Horn, Nancy E., passed away, Tuesday, August 20, 2013. Sister of Kenneth Horn. Sister-in-law of Nancy J. Horn. Aunt of Chris and Emily Horn. Daughter of the late Walter E. and Evelyn M. Horn.

Following her graduation from William Woods University, Nancy went to work for the Monsanto Company, where she served in various capacities for a number of years. While working at Monsanto, she attended night school to earn her BS degree in Business. After Monsanto, she worked for and retired from Silgan Plastics, a Monsanto spin-off.

In her younger days, she was an avid skier, and in later years, an avid golfer and a member of many golf leagues. She loved to quilt and made many special quilts for loved ones and special friends. Nancy also enjoyed spending time at her chalet at Innsbrook calling it ?her little slice of heaven?. Another memory we have is how she loved her dogs. Suzy, her most recent dog, is also grieving her loss.

Nancy will probably be remembered most for her generosity; there was no limit. She donated her time for numerous charity events, she went out of her way to help friends and neighbors, and she has been a volunteer at Mark Twain Manor Nursing Home for the last 20 years. She especially loved ?gift-giving? at Christmas - she would bake cookies and breads for family and friends, she usually had one or two quilts (that she had made herself) to give away, and sometimes she even found time to embroider something special as a gift. And she always had a gift for everyone. She had a passion for helping others; and the phrase ?it is better to give than to receive? was more than just words for Nancy, it was the way she lived her life.

Services: Memorial service at the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Saturday, 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Memorial visitation Friday 4:30 - 8:00 p.m. Friends may sign the family?s on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.