Evalyn joined her loving husband in heaven peacefully in her sleep on December 11, 2019 at 1:30am.
Richard E. Horton Sr. preceded her in death 41 years ago. She recently celebrated her 90th birthday surrounded by family and friends. Born 10/27/1929 to Frank & Mildred Learner, she survived polio as a child. Being the oldest of three siblings, she did not let her disability stop her from doing anything. After graduating University High School, she attended LSU where she met and married Richard, September 4, 1049. Starting a family, Evalyn became the dedicated wife of a Louisiana State Trooper and mother.
Survived by her sister, Dr. Emily Elliott and her children, Richard Jr. & Susan Horton, Sharon & David Nason, Cindy Hall and Chuck & Suzanne Horton; grandchildren, Rick Horton & Fr. Amy Swanson, Dr. Leslie Horton & Jon Hoffmann, Kelly & David Surace, Stacy & Dwight Hudson, Brandon & Amy Nason, Joe & Valerie Hall, Matt & Maggie Hall, Duncan Horton & Thomas Horton were the apples of her eye. Bragging about her seven great-grandchildren brought her such joy. They are, Levitt, Cecilia, Miles & Nolan Hall, Sarah & Grace Hudson and Adair Surace.
Evalyn was a Cub Scout Den Mother and a Camp Fire Girl Leader. The University United Methodist Church played a vital part of Evalyn’s life for over 50 years where she taught for 10 years at their Pre-School of Excellence. She participated in committees and boards but loved being a member and officer of UMW and a chaperone on youth choir trips.
She was also a member of Alpha Xi Delta, the 2x2 and Joy Sunday School classes, the Kenilworth Ladies Club and Krewe Mystique. Bridge & Spinners were her games of choice. Evalyn lived the Have @ Windermere for the past 5 years enjoying everything they had to offer.
Evalyn was preceded in death by her husband, parents, brother Donald F. Learner, son-in-law Dale A. Hall and great-grandson Wyatt Hall.
Funeral arrangements will be visitation from 12:00pm until service time of 2:00pm at University United Methodist Church on Dalrymple. Interment will be at Greenoaks Memorial Park with a reception to follow.
We would like to thank all of the staff at the Haven and Audubon Hospice for the genuine love and care they showed our dear mother.
Suggested donations are to University and The Shriners Hospital.
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