Deborah Lou VanHorn

Deborah Lou VanHorn obituary, Nippa, KY

Deborah Lou VanHorn

Deborah VanHorn Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Jones-Preston Funeral Home - Paintsville on Dec. 19, 2025.
Deborah VanHorn, age 70, of Nippa, KY, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at her residence, joining God and the love of her life for over 41 years, Corbitt Burns.

Deborah was born on November 7, 1955, in Louisa, KY, to the late Harold and Ivory Lemaster VanHorn. In addition to her parents and her love Corbitt, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Glen VanHorn and Billy Vanhorn; five sisters, Junetta Ryder, Doris Smyre, Laura VanHorn, Vicki Geyer, and Norma Brown.

She is survived by two brothers, Harold P. (Kathy) VanHorn of Louisa, KY, and Harold Eugene VanHorn of Louisa, KY; two sisters, Iris (Glen) Burchett of Louisa, KY, and Rachel (Keith) Ratcliff of Grayson, KY; along with a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends who mourn her passing.

Graveside Funeral Services are scheduled for 1 P.M. Monday, December 22, 2025, at Lakeview Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville, KY. Burial will follow. Visitation will be held at the cemetery on Monday at 12:30 P.M. until the time of graveside services at 1 P.M.

Jones-Preston Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Jones-Preston Funeral Home is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with all final arrangements for Ms. Deborah Lou VanHorn.

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