Doris Day Horton, 88, of Gadsden, Alabama, passed away on October 26, 2026, in Birmingham, Alabama, at UAB Hospital. She was a devout Christian woman, beloved sister, aunt, friend and neighbor. Doris will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Left to cherish her memory is her sister Alice Day Bean; her niece, Cathy Bean Gamble; her nephew Larry Bean; and great nephew John J. Gamble (Kara and Hugh) and several other beloved nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Johnny Clinton Horton; and her parents Lelas A. Day and Sadie Johnson Day.
Doris was a hard worker who spent over 30 years working her way through the ranks at the Republic Steel Company here in town. She began as many women do in that industry handling secretarial duties and performing office work. By the time she retired she was indispensable to the team, and her title was Industrial Engineer.
She was an excellent pupil, being named the Valedictorian of her graduating class at Ragland High School and she was also a graduate of Gadsden College.
She was a woman of many spectacular musical talents her favorite being piano. She was a devoted pianist for many years at her church; Stowers Hill Baptist Church. She previously played the large pipe organ at First Presbyterian Church. She was a warm and loving presence who brought music and laughter into the world.
A Visitation for Doris Horton will be Friday, October 30, 2026, at 12PM, at Collier Butler Funeral Home; a Funeral Service will follow at 1PM.
