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Jean Elizabeth Horning N. CHARLESTON - Jean Elizabeth Horning, 81, of North Charleston, SC, wife of Robert "Bob" Horning, passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at Roper Hospital. Mrs. Horning was born April 28, 1931 in Birmingham, AL, the daughter of the late James and Mildred Thurman. After moving to South Carolina, she took pride in nourishing the children of the Charleston County School District as a Lunchroom Manager for many years. Mrs. Horning was a faithful member of The North Charleston Church of Christ, who centered her life around her family, especially her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whom she adored. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sisters: Patsy Cowart and Peggy (Russ) Krohn; four children: Carol Phillips, Donnie (Bonnie) Ford, Debbie (David) Bemis and LeAnne (David) Decker; twelve grandchildren: Shane, Dana, Aubrey, April, Carrie, Heather, Christopher, Jeremy, Caroline, Hannah, Harrison, and Holton; two step-grandchildren: Brian and Derek Decker and fourteen great-grandchildren: Kierra, Taylor, Matthew, Landon, Dominique, Morgan, Brianna, Sydney, Cooper, Conner, Brice, Noah, Jacob and Baby Mason who will be arriving shortly. She was predeceased by a daughter: Susan Kovach. A memorial service will be held Friday, October 12, 2012 at six o'clock in the evening at The North Charleston Church of Christ: 8415 Patriot Boulevard, North Charleston, SC with a reception to follow. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to: Macular Degeneration Foundation P.O. Box 531313, Henderson, NV 89053. ARRANGEMENTS BY TRI-COUNTY CREMATION CENTER, 11000 DORCHESTER ROAD, SUMMERVILLE, SC (843) 821-4888. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Oct. 10 to Oct. 11, 2012.

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Dana Male

November 4, 2012

Miss you forever.... Love you always!!

Jean and Daughter Carol

Kierra Male

October 22, 2012

Kierra (Great-Grandaughter), Jean ( Maw Maw)

Kierra Male

October 22, 2012

Me and Maw Maw at my High School Graduation. She couldn't see very well and had to use a wheel chair but she came to see me anyways! <3

Kierra Male

October 22, 2012

I love you Maw Maw, you were so special and I will miss getting to see you at church and at family holidays. You will be missed and you were and are still loved by many people! I love you sooo much! I wish you were still here.

Landon Male

October 21, 2012

I love you MawMaw

Dana Male

October 21, 2012

I miss you so much MawMaw. You have and always will hold a special place in my heart.
I LOVE YOU TO THE MOON!!

Carol Phillips

October 21, 2012

Mom, I miss you so much, and I will love you forever. You will be in my heart always. Love, Your loving daughter, Carol

Trish Hartung

October 19, 2012

My heartfelt condolences to the family. As a friend of LeAnne's, I am aware of the love that was shared by this family. I offer my prayers and comfort in this time of sorrow. Trish

hannah Truesdale

October 13, 2012

In memory of Maw Maw .. I love you - your granddaughter Hannah

A-1 Pest Control

October 12, 2012

We are sorry to hear of Ms. Jean's passing. She was a very sweet lady and she will be missed.

So many beautiful memories

LeAnne Decker

October 11, 2012

In our hearts forever,We love you- LeAnne David Caroline Harrison Holton Derek and Brian

Sara Bellville

October 11, 2012

Ma You will be greatly missed,You where always know to me as my other mother,Ma.You always treated my as family,Thanksgiving,Christmas meals,Birthdays what a great cook.When I lost my Mom you told me I still had one left.

Bob there are no words to take away the pain. The comfort that we do have is that she is home with God now and he will take away all her pain.She was a great person vary loving to all she meet.My Prayers Are With You.Love You

Carol You learned to be a great mom from one of the best.She was so proud of you and love you so vary much.You have been in my thoughts and prayers,always but more so now.I know how hard it is to lose your mom and you went through that with me I just wish I was there to do the same for you.I Love You

Debbie,Donny and LeAnne You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I know how hard it is to lose your mom.Mine has been gone for seven years and it still feels like yesterday.There is something about loseing a parent.There are no words to take away the pain but we have comfort in knowing Ma was a Chritian and we know that God holds her now.

To the rest of the family my thoughts are with you also you lost a great woman.She was one of the best grandmothers and great grandmothers.She was proud of each any every one of you and loved you so much she is resting in peace now with our Lord and Savor.

She Will Be Missed So Vary Much.

My dear, beautiful Momma. Forever you will be in all our hearts. I love you Momma, Caroline Hannah Holton , Harrison & David do too.

LeAnne Horning-Decker

October 11, 2012

Gil Truesdale

October 11, 2012

Jean was a strong willed christian woman, with God in her heart, and caring and compassion in her soul. There was never a time she was not wanting to be close to her family. They were her life, as was her church family. She raised her family to focus on God, and treat others with love and respect. The way that she communicated was with an attentive nature, and a loving heart. Her grandchildren was what made her smile the most, and there was never a time in her grown life that her children's or grandchildren's birthday party was missed, or a card was forgotten. She was kind, caring, and sincere in her demeanor, and her smile lit up the room every time she entered. She will be missed greatly, but knowing her eternity will be spent with the Lord, is exactly this loving person needs to be.

Bonnie Krohn

October 11, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you all!Although she wasn't my aunt, I will always remember her as Aunt Jean because that is how I knew her for 16 years. God be with you all and rest in peace Aunt Jean! Love Bonnie, Caleb, and Josh Krohn

Stephen Myers

October 11, 2012

Carol Phillips and family: Carol I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. I know words can not describe how you feel. Stay strong for your children and your grandchildren that you love so much.

Your Friend in Christ. Stephen D. Myers, SMSgt, USAF (Ret), Retired State Department Civil Servant

Carrie and family LaVigne

October 11, 2012

Love you maw maw!!

Ronda Browder Peluso

October 11, 2012

Sweet Jean, I was blessed to spend some time with you over the past couple months. I was able to get to know a little about the woman that my Moma, Cookie, thought so very much of. Now I know why my Moma shed so many tears yesterday. It's hard to find a true kind hearted person who truly is just that...you Jean were a class act. You will be missed but never forgotten.
To Bob, you are a special man too. I could see with the short time I was around how much Jean loved you. Not many people probably could have handled things you did, so I hope you hold your head high with pride. Me and Moma will be seeing you soon.
Love Ronda

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