Laura Charo "Missy" Hornsby
1966 - 2018
Laura Charo "Missy" Hornsby
1966 - 2018
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1966
DIED
2018
Laura Hornsby Obituary
Hornsby
September 2, 1966-
January 20, 2018
Columbus, GA- Laura "Missy" Charo Hornsby, age 51, lost her second courageous battle with cancer on January 20th, 2018.
A gathering will be held to celebrate her life on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 from 6:00-8:00 PM at McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory, 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907.
A lifelong resident of Columbus, Georgia, Laura graduated from Baker High School in 1984. She continued her education at Columbus State University, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration, Master of Education, and Bachelor of Applied Computer Science.
Laura was an educator for twenty years, teaching at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, East Columbus Magnet Academy, and Double Churches Middle School. Additionally, Laura worked for Total Systems for seven years as both a computer programmer and technical writer.
Outside of her education and career, Laura was an avid reader, world traveler, nurturing mother, caring daughter and sister, dedicated wife, and generous friend. Laura had an energetic spirit and unique zest for life. Through her example, she inspired her students, coworkers, friends, and family to try their absolute best in all of their endeavors and to never give up.
She is predeceased by her great-grandmother, Frances Scarborough, her mother, Catherine S. Charo, her brother, Lawrence Charo, and her daughter, Lauren Hornsby.
She is survived by her father, Larry Charo, her husband, Les Hornsby, her daughter, Lindley Hornsby, her two sisters, Lisa Charo and Leeann Charo Dimmlich, and three nieces, Lindsay, Lydia, and Lillian Dimmlich.
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Rick Wilson
January 30, 2018
I went to Baker High School with Missy. She was an inspiration to us all. You will be missed. RIP. Thoughts and prayers to the family through these difficult times. God Bless.
Dana Dean Price
January 26, 2018
Missy and I were in junior high together. She was a good friend and a very special person. I have been trying to upload some old photos to share, hope they eventually show up. May God bless you Missy!
Xavier
January 24, 2018
Missy the world is a colder place without you. You have overcome so much adversity in your life and remained a rock for your family. You are such a warm and bright spirit and the heavens, welcomes ,the many angels, that have left this planet, long before their time. I am heart broken. You are free now and may you rest in peace.
Ed Quinn
January 24, 2018
What you said that one time that made me laugh; "whatever floats your boat". :) We were young. Never forgotten. My sincerest condolences to Lisa, family and friends.
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Carlton Rogers
January 23, 2018
Mrs. Hornsby is my favorite teacher. She was very influential and inspirational in my life. She taught me math in the seventh grade, and showed me the type of compassion that motivated me to be a better student and person. Mrs. Hornsby thanks for all that you did. You will never be forgotten.
Melissa (Tillman) Wood
January 23, 2018
Mrs. Hornsby was my favorite teacher and one of the reasons I chose to teach. I thought she was smart and funny, and I wanted to be just like her. She brought life into the classroom each day, reading us news articles, teaching us yoga, and helping us understand our unique learning styles. I hope I can inspire some of my students the way she inspired me.
Alicia McBride French
January 23, 2018
Smart, kind, funny, and a true natural beauty inside and out. I'll always remember your smile and treasure the times we had together growing upRIP sweet Missy.
Helen Dummitt Hostilo
January 23, 2018
Wonderful memories that will never be forgotten..... RIP my sweet friend.
church trip cheerleading
Dana Dean Price
January 22, 2018
Janine Enfinger
January 22, 2018
Praying for you and your family to get through this difficult time in your life. Sorry for your loss.
Hartshorn Family
January 22, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Cindy Caminiti
January 22, 2018
Love and prayers
Cindy Caminiti & Heather Crutchfiekd
January 22, 2018
You will be missed. Thanks for all you did as a teacher at Our Lady of Lourdes and also here at TSYS. R.I.P
Rex Badour
Lee (Butts) Kline
January 22, 2018
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family at this sad time. I was a life long friend of Cathy's, and went to school with Larry. I cannot express how sorry I am that this child's life was cut short by this terrible disease. Be at peace Missy.
Paula Riley Powell
January 22, 2018
my prayers and thought are with you at this tome of loss. I went to Baker High school with Missy. She was a wonderful, loving and outgoing person. Well loved by anyone she kew. She will be truly missed.
SUELLEN JONES
January 22, 2018
RIP MISSY YOU WILL FOREVER BE MISSED!
The McMullen Family and the Staff of McMullen Funeral Home
January 22, 2018
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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