Velma Arlene Horton , 94, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at John Knox Village Care Center, Lee’s Summit. Velma was born December 13, 1924, to Harry and Marie Ruth (Rachow) Huffstedtler in Wood River, IL.
She married Harry Edward Horton on February 28, 1941. She moved to Kansas City, MO in 1953. She was a jewelry polisher at her son’s business. Velma was a friend to many teenagers and was there as a source of support and guidance.
She was preceded in death by her parents, five sisters, two brothers, her husband, and two sons, Larry Leroy Horton and Robert Wayne Horton. Velma is survived by her children, Harry E “Red” Horton Jr (Pat), Ruth M Cosler (Larry), Thomas W Horton; grandchildren: Timothy T Horton, Brian E Horton, Scott P Horton, Tricia R Woodrome, Larry E Horton, John W Horton, Veronica A Goldsmith, Vickie R Bonjour, Thomas W Horton Jr, Patrick Horton, 11 great grandchildren and numerous great-great grandchildren, and close friends, Karen Horton, Debra Horton, and Mary Ehrhart.
Funeral Services will be at Floral Hills Funeral Home. Visitation will be April 9, 2019 at 11:00 am, service at 12:00 Noon, with burial at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS, at 2:30 pm.
