Susie Catherine Horne, in her 77th year, was summoned home by the Heavenly Father Sunday morning March 25, 2012 while lying in the loving arms of her steadfast husband of over 50 years, George E. Horne, Deputy Fire Chief, Fire Marshal (Ret.), City of St. Louis. Susie accepted and believed in the Lord Jesus Christ and was filled with the Baptism of the Holy Ghost.
Dear Mother to eldest son Everett A. Horne; daughter-in-law Phakisha K. Horne; youngest son Christopher C. Horne; baby daughter Cheryl E. Horne (deceased); brothers, Walter (Juanita) Hearn and Gaston (Brenda) Hearn. Her brothers Charles Lloyd Hearn, Robert Floyd Hearn and Albert Leon Hearn preceded her in death. Surviving sister-in-laws are Loveta Hearn, Rebecca Hearn and Letha Hearn, along with a host of her dear nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Susie completed both her elementary and secondary education in the St. Louis Public School System. She was a graduate of Vashon High School, class of 1952 and earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education from Harris Teachers College, class of 1957.
Susie was a former educator in the St. Louis Public School System specializing in the Primary Grades. She was a dedicated teacher and retired in the winter of 2002 after 46 years of dedicated service.
Susie will be truly missed by all who knew her. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America and American Cancer Society.
