Mrs. Earlean Bass Horne was born Feb. 26, 1932 to Portis Bass and Jeffery Mae Creighton Bass in Grove Hill, AL. She departed this life August 4 at her home in Whatley.
She confessed Christ at an early age and united with Indian Ridge Baptist Church. She later united with Burning Bush Ministry in Grove Hill where she continued to serve the Lord.
She was married to the late Lewis Horne for 45 years, and to this union 10 children were born; four preceded her in death; Gracie Mae, Lewis C., Jennifer, and Cherlynn Horne. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, L.C. Bass and Earl Lee Bass; one sister, Doris Robinson, two grandsons, Damian Derrell Hudson and Derrick Horne; and one granddaughter, Latasha Thomas.
She leaves to cherish her precious memory, one son very devoted, Ricky (Vivian) Horne of Daleville AL; Five devoted daughters, Lucinda (Butch) Horne of Whatley AL; Bessie (Larry) Pugh of Grove Hill, AL; a very devoted daughter, Patricia Horne of Whatley, AL; Earldean Law and Myra (Patrick) Bailey, both of Petersburg, VA; 20 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, a host of nieces; one devoted, Bonnie White; nephews, one devoted, Gary Young; one devoted friend. Francis Young; a host of relatives and friends.
Our hearts are filled with sorrow, and tears will flow as we think of her no longer being with us; but we should still our grief long enough to think what this home going means to her eternal rest with the Savior.
Interment was in the Church Cemetery. Services Entrusted to Andrews Funeral Home, Jackson, AL.