Helen D. Horn, 84, of Rochester, passed away at 5:25 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, at Life Care Center of Rochester.
On July 20, 1940, Helen Darlene Deaton was born in Warsaw to Rex and Edith McFarren Deaton. Growing up in Claypool, she shared her childhood with two sisters.
Helen and Jack L. Horn were married on Feb. 22, 1959. They shared 65 years of life’s adventures. Sadly, Jack passed away on March 14, 2024, from an extended illness. From their union came two children, Pamela and Jeffrey. The family tree continues to grow with the blessings of two more generations.
The Horn family made memorable trips, driving to California, seeing sights of many states. The trips were a great adventure for Pam and Jeff, often lasting three weeks.
Left to cherish the memories of Helen are her son, Jeffrey J. Horn, of Rochester; her daughter, Pamela McCoy and husband Joseph, of Lancaster, Ohio; four grandchildren: Bradley Horn and wife Michelle, Brandon Horn, Jesse McCoy and wife Sarah and Rachel McCoy; four great-grandchildren: Azalia Horn, Matthias Horn, Milo McCoy and Cooper McCoy; and a sister, Jonanna and her husband Michael, of Greenville, S.C.
Preceding Helen in death are her parents; husband, Jack; and her sister, Pamela Deaton, who passed away at age 12.
A celebration of the life of Helen D. Horn will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28 at the Church of Christ, 120 E. 5th St., Rochester. Pastor Jim Dillinger will officiate. Friends may visit with the family from noon until the time of the service at the church. Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery of Claypool.
Preferred memorials are to the Rochester Church of Christ.
Online expressions of sympathy may be made to her family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.