Mary Katheryn (Peters) Horton (1924 - 2014)

Born 11 Jan 1924 in Nowata, Nowata, Oklahoma, United States

Died 26 Jul 2014 at age 90 in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, United States

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Biography

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Mary Katheryn (Peters) Horton passed away peacefully on July 26 at the age of 90 in Sacramento, CA. Mary Kay was born January 11, 1924 in Nowata, OK. She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Anita Peters; and her loving husband, Charles Raymond "Ray" Horton. Mary Kay is survived by her half-sister, Eowana Bradley Peters (Lenny Krieglen); sons, John Horton (Loretta) and Dr. Richard Horton; daughter, Victoria Horton (Bernie Mikell); and grandson, Thomas Horton. Mary Kay graduated from Falls City High School in 1941. Music, dance and the love of animals filled Mary's heart. She was known for her stunning soprano voice and more than once cleared a dance floor. She married Ray December 17, 1946. After 31 years, she retired from the University of Nebraska Press in October 1999. A mentor to many young women, Mary Kay encouraged them to be strong and independent like she taught her own daughter and sons to be.

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1. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #133591403