Barbara C. Horton

Barbara C. Horton, of Noonan Road, Fort Johnson, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 30, 2022, at the age of 101. She was born at home in the town of Perth on October 15, 1921, to Perry A. and Anna Marie Heinz Vickers and attended the one room Pinewood school house near her home. Barbara later attended Perth Central School. She married Leon H. Horton, Sr. on June 13, 1942, and they celebrated seventy-four years of devoted marriage before his passing on April 16, 2006. Barb took great pleasure in feeding and watching the birds. She loved to tend her numerous flowerpots and gardens, especially her begonias and inpatients. She enjoyed picking various fruits and vegetables when they were in season, including strawberries, blueberries, peaches, cherries, tomatoes, and potatoes. Countless trips were made to the Schoharie Valley where she often had a hard time leaving the berry patch without “one more quart.” Barb loved to host her family for holiday meals and celebrations. She was a wonderful cook and baker, who rarely followed a recipe. She and her husband adored their grandchildren and enjoyed hosting sleepovers, pool parties, and pancake breakfasts for them all. Barb was employed for over twenty years by Taylor Made and retired in 1986. After retiring, she and her husband enjoyed motorcycling and traveling the USA. They crossed the country on several occasions, visiting every state except for Hawaii. When their children were young, they regularly vacationed in Lac du Cerf in Quebec, Canada and enjoyed boating, fishing, and camping. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a daughter, Denean Ann Blowers; her son-in-law, Gordon Blowers; a great-granddaughter, Bailey Marie Waufle; five sisters; and three brothers. Survivors include three children, Barbara Lee Horton (George) of Northville, Brian Horton (Debbie) of Pantego, NC, and Leon H. Horton, Jr. of Fort Johnson; ten grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Calling hours will be held on Friday from 11am – 1pm at the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home, Inc. 111 County Highway 106 (Corner of Route 29 & Black Street), Johnstown followed by a funeral service at 1pm at the funeral home with Pastor Matt Bohin, officiating. Burial will be in the Perth Cemetery.

Barbara C. Horton

October 15, 1921 - October 30, 2022

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