Helen E. Horton

February 8, 1936 - March 23, 2017

Helen Edith Horton, age 81 of Millville, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, March 23, 2017 at Inspira Medical Center, Vineland. Born and raised in North Arlington, NJ to the late William and Helen (Protzman) Horton, Helen moved to Millville in 1952, and she graduated from Millville High School. Helen worked at Model Blouse Company in Millville for over 21 years. She then spent several years working at Henderson Aquatics in Millville before retiring. She was an active member of Central Baptist Church in Millville for many years, where she was a member of the Shepherds Flock, and enjoyed attending Sunday School regularly. Helen also enjoyed walking and crocheting. Helen will be sadly missed by her sister Irene Smith and husband Jesse of Fairton; brother William Horton and wife Joan of Williston, FL; niece Sherrie Johnson and husband Axel of Robbinsville, NJ; and five nephews Robert Horton and wife Linda of Millville, James Horton of Florida, Timothy Smith and wife Toni of Cedarville, Russell Horton and wife Virginia of Millville, and Duane Smith and wife Lisa of Egg Harbor City. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 in the Christy Funeral Home, 11 W. Broad Street, Millville. Family and friends will be received on Tuesday from 10 to 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to Central Baptist Church, 9 North 2nd Street, Millville, NJ 08332. Memories and expressions of sympathy for Helen Edith Horton may be shared on the Obituary Tribute Wall at: www.christyfuneralservice.com.