Lela Horton

November 10, 1942 - August 11, 2018

Lela A. Horton, 75, of Potterville, died peacefully on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at her home with her husband by her side. Lela was born November 10, 1942 in Chattanooga, TN, the daughter of Willard Bryson and Pearl Allene (Brown) Ault. She graduated high school in Chattanooga before earning her Registered Nurse Certificate. She married William Horton on her 49th birthday in Delta Township and the two enjoyed 27 years of a loving marriage. Lela made a career as a registered nurse, retiring from Sparrow Hospital. She and Bill enjoyed their time together with their pets, all of whom she is now at peace with in Heaven. Lela is survived by her loving husband of 27 years, Bill Horton; son, Dmitri Matheny; and her step-daughter, Cynthia Doran. In Memory of Lela, the family has started a Nursing Scholarship in her name at Lansing Community College. To donate in her honor, please visit www.lcc.edu/lelahorton. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.