Betty Horn

Betty Horn obituary, Louisville, KY

Betty Horn

Betty Horn Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 22, 2025.
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.

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Tammy Olson

July 23, 2025

Aunt Vicki and Traci and Aunt Nancy and Ginger - sending all my love and prayers to you during this time. Betty lived a long and wonderful life. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt to name a few of her titles.

Rocky Meier

July 23, 2025

I will remember you for ever with Love and Friendship. I will also pray that you are in Heaven with all the Loved Ones and Friends that have gone before you.

Virginia Pujol Harms

July 23, 2025

You will be missed Betty! I love you.

Denise Albert

July 22, 2025

Dawn, I am so sorry to see that your mom has passed! My deepest sympathy
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