Betty Horn

Betty Jane Horn, born on February 13, 1935, in Louisville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025, in her hometown of Louisville. She was 90 years old.

Betty's life was deeply rooted in the city where she was born and raised. Over the decades, she built a legacy of love and resilience that will be cherished by all who knew her. Her journey through life was marked by devotion to her family and a quiet strength that carried them through many seasons.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Paul S. Horn Sr., with whom she shared many years of companionship and commitment.

Betty is lovingly remembered by her children: son R.C. Nicholson and his wife Lyla; daughter Vicki Nethery and her husband Steve; daughter Dawn Horn and her husband Dan; daughter Debra Birch and her husband Steve; and son Paul S. Horn Jr. and his wife Rhonda. Her role as a mother was one of enduring care and guidance, a foundation upon which her family continues to stand. She leaves behind her brother Forrest H. Zimmerman and his wife Peggy; her sister Nancy Nethery; and many nieces and nephews.

She also leaves behind four grandchildren: Traci Hargrove and her husband Jasen, Matthew Nethery, Amber Birch and Rusty Birch. Betty's love extended into the next generation with the joy of one great-granddaughter, Adalyn Hargrove.

The family extends a heartfelt thank you to Sharon DeLaura for her unwavering care and friendship to Betty. Her presence brought comfort and companionship that meant so much during these later years.

A private service will be held to honor Betty's life.

May her memory bring comfort to those who knew and loved her.