Freida Cheryl Horne

Freida Cheryl Dutton Horne passed away peacefully at age 81 in the warm, early morning of Wednesday, July 30, 2025 in Savannah, Georgia.

A native of Savannah, Freida traveled the world as a military spouse before retiring in Effingham County. Freida was a life long learner and lover of nature, architecture, archaeology, history, landscaping, interior design, wildlife, and dogs. Freida loved entertaining and cooking for her family and friends. She was the life of her family gatherings as an impeccable hostess. She embraced a life of selfless giving to her family, friends, and countless charitable organizations. Her tender spirit and kind nature carries on in those who knew and loved her. She will be greatly missed.

Freida was predeceased by her mother, Beryl "Pat" Register Connor; father, Fred Woodrow Dutton; step father, William Houston Connor, Jr.; and two daughters, Cheryl Lynn Smith and Cynthia Ann Smith. She is survived by her two sons, Glenn Edward Smith, Jr. (and Jill) and Richard Carter Horne V (and Indira Franco-Alcon); four sisters and one brother: Cathryn Wexler of Savannah, GA; Deborah Pucci (and Larry) of Tucson, AZ; Patricia Deloach (and Wayne) of Ellabell, GA; Mary Weathers (and Derek) of Savannah, GA; and William "Snuffy" Connor (and Diane) of Pembroke, GA. She is also survived by eight grandchildren with children of their own, and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held for Freida on Sunday, August 3rd, 2025 at 3:30 p.m at The Episcopal Church of St. Paul the Apostle, 1802 Abercorn Street, Savannah GA 31401 (Father Kelly presiding). A private interment of her ashes will occur at a later date in her family's plot at Hillcrest Abby West in Savannah.