Fannie Mae Horton was born on September 19, 1952, in the Mt. Morriah community of Arkadelphia, Arkansas. she was the cherished daughter of Charlie doss and Gilberta smith Eason.
Fannie’s kindness and generosity will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew her.
She worked at Levi’s for several years and then Aalf’s manufacturing company until they closed. She was then employed with Petit Jean Poultry for many years until her health declined.
Fannie loved playing dominos and cards when she could with her friends and family. She was always willing to give to neighbors and friends. She loved talking on the phone.
She enjoyed watching Perry Mason, football, basketball, game shows and In the Heat of the Night. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They were her heart and always made her smile.
Fannie married Wunderful Charles Horton on May 20, 1972, and to this union Melanie, Anitra, Alethea and Charles Horton, Jr were born.
She passed away on June 16, 2026, she was preceded in death by her parents Charlie Doss and Gilberta Smith Eason, her brothers, Joseph Edward Eason and Doss Algin Eason; a niece, Traci Eason and nephew, Carl Johnson, Jr.
A lifetime of love and memories will be forever felt by her children; Melanie Horton of Arkadelphia, Anitra Horton of Arkadelphia, Alethea Horton of little Rock, Arkansas and Wunderful Charles Horton, Jr of Arlington, Texas; two brothers, Prince Lee (Catherine) Eason of Malvern, Tracy (Sandra) Eason of Arkadelphia, Arkansas; one sister, Margaret (Carl) Johnson of Arkadelphia, Arkansas; aunt, Christine Quarles of Arkadelphia, Arkansas; grandchildren, Arnesha (DeQuan) Talley of Arkadelphia, Arkansas, Tierra Johnson of Conway, Arkansas and Devon Bivens of Arkadelphia, Arkansas, great grandchildren, Aiden Pickett and Kairo Talley; brother-in-law, Artell (Janice) Horton, James (Alice) Horton, sisters-in-law, Lucretia Hester, Consevella (Vernon) James; special cousin, Charlotte DeFore; special friends, Gracie Eason, Diane Ledbetter, Barbara Ussery and Patricia Golden. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, countless family, and friends as well as Baptist Hospice nurses Christina and Brandy.
Urn Bearers will be Damien Harris, Byron Johnson, Brian Eason, Brad Eason, Patrick Eason, Fred Eason, Brandon Eason, Michael Eason, Carl “Bubba” Johnson. Honorary Urn Bearers will be DeQuan Talley, Devon Bivens, Aiden Pickett, Kairo Talley, and Rev. Alvin Newborn.
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