Obituary of Shirley Jean Horton

Shirley J. Horton, 67, of Buchanan, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021, at her home. She was born in St. Joseph, Michigan to Fredrick and Geneva (Helm) Forrester. Shirley graduated from River Valley High School. On August 28, 1972, she married Robert Horton. Shirley loved spending time with her family, especially going for car rides, and jamming out with her granddaughter Bobbi. Her most treasured moments were spent with her grandbabies, whom she adored with all of her heart. She enjoyed relaxing at the beach. Shirley cherished her dog companions. She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings; her husband Robert; sister, Patricia Covington; two brothers, Carl E. Forrester, and Fredrick Forrester; and a granddaughter, Amari Hope Smith. Shirley is survived by her sons, Kenneth (Amanda) Horton of Buchanan, Michigan; Michael (Ashley Kidd) of Penhook, Virginia; seven grandchildren, Bobbi Horton, Tyler (Nichole) Smith, Alyssa (Tony) Collins, Desmond (Kaysha Deeds) Harris, Aidan Harris, Kirston Smith, Wiley Horton; nine great-grandchildren, Grace, Carley, Brodie, Kaniyah, Kinzlee, Paisley, Jaydon, Gracelinn, Kyle; siblings, Sylvia (David) Boyer, Dean (Jeanette) Forrester, Debbie (Donnie) Horton, Randy (Dottie) Forrester, along with numerous nieces and nephews. In keeping with her wishes, there will not be a public service; she will be laid to rest at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Buchanan. Memorial contributions in her memory may be directed to the family, in care of Bobbi or Ken. Condolences, photos, and memories may be left for the family at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services, of Niles.