Christine Horton

Christine B Horton, 93, died Thursday, October 27, 2016 at the Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice Center in Wichita, KS. She was born September 12, 1923 at Porum, OK, the daughter of Hugh and Lucy (Marriott) Burks. She married Roy Horton at Seminole, OK. He preceded her in death on January 7, 1985. Christine grew up and spent the majority of her life in Seminole, OK. She had worked as an in home housekeeper and at a laundromat before going to work at Seminole Cleaners. She later went to work as an operator for the telephone company. Christine enjoyed teaching Sunday School, ministering to people, doing needlework and visiting nursing homes. She also loved cooking, reading cookbooks and her Bible. She was a member of Immanuel Fellowship Church in Seminole, OK and the Central Christian Church in Liberal, KS. Christine is survived by her son, Gary Horton and wife Nancy of Broken Bow, OK; Great Niece & Caretaker, Virginia Hinton and husband Jerry of Liberal, KS; 10 Grandchildren, 17 Great Grandchildren and Six Great-Great Grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by a son, Terry Horton; four brothers and three sisters. Visitation will be 5:00pm to 7:00pm Wednesday, November 2nd at Miller Mortuary in Liberal, KS and 6:00pm to 8:00pm Friday, November 4th at Swearingen Funeral Home in Seminole, Oklahoma. The family will be present to greet friends on both days. Funeral Services will be 2:00 pm Saturday, November 5th at Immanuel Fellowship Church in Seminole, OK with Pastor Tim Tate officiating. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice 313 S. Market Wichita, KS 67202 Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home in Seminole, Oklahoma. Funeral Information: November 5, 2016, 2:00 PM Immanuel Fellowship Church - Seminole located at 3103 Hwy. 3 N., Seminole, OK 74868