Jennie Lee Horton

Jennie Lee Horton, 93, of Houston, Texas, passed away peacefully in her home on July 6, 2025. Jennie was born on Jan 5, 1932 to Edgar Arthur and Bertha Mary Emmott. As a native Houstonian, Jennie attended Reagan HS where she was a drum majorette and graduated in 1949.

She was an avid reader, seamstress, quilter, gardener, certified floral designer, kitchen chef and party planner. She had lively Mardi Gras parties, crawfish boils, and birthday and holiday celebrations, where family and friends were always important. She was the ultimate hostess and event planner.

Her career was spent as an executive secretary and administrator in the financial industry. She was a dedicated member of the National Secretaries Association, serving multiple roles. Jennie was a member of the Eastern Star, Bellaire Chapter as well as a member of Happy Hikers for many years. She enjoyed volunteering for various organizations and always stepped up to help others. She was a long-time member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, serving as Chairman of Senior Saints.

She enjoyed traveling with her husband Ronald A Horton (Buck) all over the country and across the seas. One of the favorite trips taken together with family, Jennie coordinated a cruise to Cozumel. What a blast everyone had! She delighted in all her family gatherings.

Jennie strived continually to encourage each one of her family members, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, always giving them her guidance, love and support. She had 4 children: son, Robert B. Horton, predeceased her; daughter Donalee M. and husband Richard

S. Cushman, Jr.; daughter, Charlotte L. and husband Michael D. “Red” Garcia; and daughter, Jennie Su and husband Larry Hall, Sr. She had 10 grandchildren: Robert A. Horton and wife Kenna; Melissa D. and husband Roger Gustin; Rachael M. and husband Mike Botthoff; Rebecca L. Cushman; Renee D. and husband Mark Manwell; Michael R. Garcia and wife Jill; Michael F Garcia “Bubba”, predeceased her; Michael B. Garcia and wife Maria; Randy Lee Hall; and Larry A. Hall Jr. and wife Nicole. She had 21 great-grandchildren: Jessika; Alexandria; Robert; Colton; Kyler; Brittany; Bradley; Freya; Teagan; Abigail; Wolfgang; Basil; Stella Rae; Juju; Jett; Evelyn; Matias; Paxton; Maddie; Maycie; and Emory, predeceased her; and 5 great- great-grandchildren: Aubree; Anthony; Topher; Dante; and Emmi.

Jennie Lee comes from the "Greatest Generation". She experienced the Great Depression and WWII. She was not a slacker and knew what it meant to work hard and appreciate what you have. She made a beautiful life for her children and family and was always giving of herself, her time and talents. Her faith was important, and she lived her life to follow in the Lord in His footsteps. She had a million-dollar smile and great sense of humor. As we would always say: "That's our mom!".

Pallbearers: Robert A. Horton, Robert B. Horton, Michael R. Garcia, Michael B. Garcia, Larry Hall Jr., Randy L. Hall

Honorary Pallbearers: Richard S. Cushman, Michael “Red” Garcia, Larry Hall Sr.

Bagpiper: Dan Cole

The family extends their deep gratitude to the caregivers and staff of Compassus Hospice, Loving Hands, and Virginia’s Angels.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Jennie Lee to the charity of your choice.