Catherine Horton

Catherine "Marie" Horton, 79, passed away August 31, 2025. Marie was born in Norfolk Virginia to the late Arnold Frederick Eichhorn and Catherine Vaeth Eichhorn. She was also predeceased by her loving husband, William "Gardner" Horton and her youngest sister Mary Carol Leland.

In her early years, Marie worked at Colonial Stores, followed by Chartered Bus Service where she was the office manager, and then at Gallop Bus Lines as an office manager. Finally, she worked at Chesapeake Place Assisted Living, retiring in 2015. Marie's hobbies were crafting, making decorative wreaths, baking, and sewing. She absolutely loved the holidays and Christmas was her favorite. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her grandson, Duke. She loved to welcome each season with a flag on the front porch, and always looked forward to the seasonal pumpkin spice and holiday blend coffees her son would bring her from Fresh Market. She often passed the time watching nostalgic episodes on TV Land in her home of forty-one years.

Marie fought against an aggressive form of breast cancer for nearly four years before ultimately succumbing to the disease and the cumulative effects of chemotherapy. Despite the constant suffering of that time, Marie never missed a family gathering, celebration, or holiday, relishing the opportunity to make memories with family. She will be remembered for her toughness, generosity, and witty sense of humor.

Left to cherish her memory is her loving son, Robert Dozier Jr. (wife Lindsay Eure and their son Duke), her loving daughter Karen Marie Dozier, sister Barbara Nero, her brother Arnold "Buddy" Eichhorn Jr., and several nieces and nephews.

An internment ceremony will be held on Saturday, September 13th at 11:00am, 2025 at Chesapeake Memorial Gardens, 524 Cedar Road Chesapeake, VA 23322. There will be a private gathering for family and close friends on Sunday, September 14th. If desired, flowers and condolences may be sent to the family at 2016 Burson Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23323.

Graham Funeral Home is in charge of arramgements.Please visit www.grahamfuneralhome.com leave a condolence to the family.