Nellie Ruth Horton

June 17, 1939 - March 19, 2020

Nellie Ruth Horton was born on June 17, 1939 to Guyton Horton and Dott Skinner Horton in Tiplersville, Mississippi. She passed away at the age of 80 in Iuka, Mississippi on March 19, 2020. She graduated from Chalybeate High School in 1957, which was the last graduating class at that school. She went on to graduate from Blue Mountain College in 1961 with a degree in Home Economics and later received a Master’s Degree from the University of Mississippi. She began her career as a dietician at Peabody College of Vanderbilt University and retired as the Home Economist and the County Agent in Tishomingo County after more than 30 years. She worked with various programs such as the 4-H club, Homemakers Club, and served on the fair committee while there. She was an avid Mississippi State sports fan and enjoyed substitute teaching in her retirement. She was a faithful member of Iuka Baptist Church. A private graveside service will be held at Providence Baptist Church cemetery for family members on March 20th. Ms. Horton is survived by two brothers: Bobby Guyton Horton (Hazel) of Tiplersville, MS; James Arnold Horton (Alice) of Falkner, MS; three sisters: Dorothy Edwards of Tiplersville, MS; Jean Harrell of Falkner, MS; and Natalie Riley of Shannon, MS; ten nephews, five nieces, 16 great nephews, and 21 great nieces, along with many great great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Guyton and Dott Horton; three brothers in law, Claude Edwards, Jr., John Tate Harrell, and Butch Riley; two nieces, Jo Horton and Claudette Edwards; and two nephews, Michael Montgomery and Donny Horton. Pallbearers will be her nephews.