Jo Ann Horton, age 83, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 30, 2026, in Lexington.
Born October 11, 1943, in Scotts Hill, Jo Ann was the daughter of the late Ewing “Bill” and Beartha Moody Bartholomew. She was a retired employee of Salant/Salant and a devoted wife, loving mother, and proud grandmother. Affectionately known as “Granny,” she was a hardworking woman who found great joy in taking care of her family and others. She loved to cook and feed people, always making sure no one left hungry. An avid Elvis fan, Jo Ann also enjoyed working word search puzzles, reading, and spending time outdoors. She was a faithful member of Judson Baptist Church for 83 years, where her faith and commitment were an important part of her life. Jo Ann and her beloved husband, Charles, shared 57 years of marriage.
She is survived by her son, Michael Horton (Shoral); two daughters, Lisa Prater and Tammy Weaver (Jeff); four sisters, Margie Sommer, Betty Montgomery, Darlene Odom, and Vicki Stanfill; five grandchildren, Jennifer Hutson (Josh), Jessica Bobo (Tracy), Brittany Blankenship (Max), Josh Weaver, and Tyler Horton; and three great-grandchildren, Grace, Blakely, and Oakleigh Bobo.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Horton; brother, Billy Bartholomew; and sister, Louise Williams.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, November 2, 2026, at Judson Baptist Church, with interment to follow in Judson Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 1, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Pafford Funeral Home in Lexington and on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Judson Baptist Church.
Jo Ann will be lovingly remembered for her generous heart, strong work ethic, unwavering faith, and the love she shared so freely with her family and everyone fortunate enough to know her. Her family will forever cherish the memories of their beloved Granny.
