Daphney Johnson Hornbuckle, age 59, of Arab, AL, awoke in the arms of her Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday evening, June 17, 2023. Daphney passed peacefully into eternity with her husband, David, and a host of family and friends surrounding her in her home. Daphney and David enjoyed a Christ-centered and Christ-honoring marriage for 38 years. Daphney is a native of the Arab area and they spent their entire marriage as residents of Arab. They were blessed with one daughter, Kasey, and three grandchildren to whom Daphney was a beloved Nana.
Daphney’s life was marked by two loves: her love for Jesus Christ and her love for her family and friends. She was a devoted member of Grace Covenant Baptist Church, in Arab, where she was a leader in the women’s ministry, a Bible study teacher, a mentor, and a faithful prayer warrior. Of the many marks of Daphney’s life, perhaps the most long-lasting will be the faithfulness with which she prayed for others.
Daphney’s family will cherish her life, legacy, and love for her Savior. This family includes: her husband, David; her daughter, Kasey Nelson (Jared); three grandchildren; her mother, Billie Sue Johnson; three sisters, Kim Wright (Keith), Tina Willis (Tony), and Tonya Minor (Tim); and many friends whom she loved as family.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel.
Visitation will be from 12:00-2:00 with the service beginning at 2:00.
In lieu of flowers family request donations to Grace Covenant Church, P.O. Box 1227, Arab, AL 35016
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