Connie Jean Horton, 48, left this world following a long illness, August 2, 2011, at her home. Born December 9, 1962 in Mullens, WV, she was the daughter of the late Carl Junior and Norma Jean Trump Vass.
Currently residing in Beckley, Connie was also preceded in death by her beloved, memorable, and precious son, Carlos Dewayne Horton (Poopa), her nephew, Robert Brooks, and her sister, Nellie Gaye McComas.
Connie was a delightful and loving mother to her son Carlos Dewayne Horton (Poopa) and continued her legacy of being so to her beloved daughter, Andrea Denise Hudgins and her husband David and grandchildren Lauren & Carter Hudgins of Williamsburg, VA. Connie also had the honor of having a wonderful mother-in-law, Loretta Horton, and was very blessed to be married to her wonderful husband, Bruce Dane Horton for 33 years.
Survivors and loved ones include her sisters, Rebecca Acord of Beckley, Josetta New and husband Scotty of Gilbert, Gloria Vass of Pineville, Linda Spears and husband Randy of Bolt and Debbie Brooks of Sabine: a brother Carlos Vass and wife Rosemarry of McGraws: nieces, nephews and special friends, Jamie and Pam Tucker and their daughter Katie and Gary and Crystal Tucker.
A celebration of Connie's new life will be held Friday at 12:00 p.m., at the Horton Family Cemetery on Tams Mountain with Pastor Randy Pugh officiating.
Family will serve as pallbearers.
Donations are asked to be made to the Horton Family.
On line condolences may be left at www.calfeefh.com.
Arrangements by Calfee Funeral Home, Beckley.