Frances Crowell Horton

Frances Crowell Horton passed away peacefully at Lambeth House in New Orleans on May 1, 2020. She was 94 years old. Frances enjoyed a wonderful childhood through college years in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Her love of her birthplace continued throughout her entire life. Her favorite song was Chattanooga Choo Choo. After graduation from University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, she moved to New Orleans to work as a lab technician at Charity Hospital. In New Orleans, she met and married Charles Manly Horton, Jr. (dec) in 1949.

She is survived by her children Charles "Frosty" Horton (Beth) of Nashville, Tn.; Louise Horton Wyrick (Greg; (dec)) of Metairie, La.; and Elizabeth Horton Evans (Rick) of Mansfield, Tx.; her sister Adelle Williams; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Dr. Tolbert Crowell and Louise Crowell; her husband Charles Manly Horton, Jr; and her brother Dr. John Crowell. Frances has five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

For Frances, it was always faith, family, and friends. She was a lady of vitality, humor, and caring. She had a beautiful smile and loved to laugh. She was always ready to help a friend or volunteer in her community. This included St. Martin's School and St. Martin's Episcopal Church. She enjoyed her friends in The Orleans Club, Le Petit Salon, Entre Nous Book Club, and P.E.O. She and Manly cherished their many trips to Europe. The family went to Destin, Fla. every summer, and Frances made lasting friendships on the beach! She was famous among family and friends for her beautiful hand written letters and thank you notes and her family recipe for pralines. She was so loved and will be so missed.

The family wishes to thank the staff of Lambeth House for their attention and care for our mother in her final years.

Due to current circumstances, the Memorial Service will be planned for a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations to The Lambeth House Foundation, 150 Broadway, New Orleans, La. 70118, or St. Martin's Episcopal Church, 2216 Metairie Rd., Metairie, La. 70001 are suggested.

Due to the current extenuating circumstances, we ask that those who wish to express their condolences or share fond memories do so at www.lakelawnmetairie.com