Gean Horner

Nelda Gean Horner, 74, of Corinth, MS, passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, March 24, 2016, at her residence. She was born in Alcorn County, MS on November 16, 1941 to the late Ed and Etlas Wilbanks Rickman and graduated from Kossuth High School in 1959. Gean spent her life bettering the lives of those around her. During her working career she was employed with Wurlitzer, Brown Shoe Company, Dean Truck Line, ITT, Intex Plastics, and finally at Church of the Crossroads, where she was a faithful member as well as the financial secretary. Though Gean spent her life here in Mississippi, she loved exploring the world around her. She traveled abroad twice, visiting 8 different countries as well as South America, and visited 49 of the 50 US states. After her retirement, Gean volunteered with the Lighthouse Foundation and the Pink Ladies of Magnolia Regional Health Center. While she devoted her life to these worthy causes, her greatest passion was her family and she loved spending time with them, especially her grandchildren. Gean's travels may have taken her all around the world, but her adventures only drew her closer to those she loved the best. She has now traveled to her final destination, where her greatest loves will be gathered and her love for God's creation will be fully realized. Visitation is scheduled from 5-8 PM Friday, March 25, 2016 and from 3 PM till service time Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Church of the Crossroads. A celebration of Gean's life will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at 4 PM at Church of the Crossroads officiated by Bro. Eddie McFalls and Bro. Nelson Hight. Interment will follow at Forrest Memorial Park. Pallbearers include Gary Smith, Kenny Marlar, David Edwards, Bill Floyd, Sammy Rowsey, and John Warren Henson. Honorary pallbearers include the Pink Ladies of Magnolia Regional Health Center. Magnolia Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements. Those left to honor Gean's memory include her husband of 54 years: Gerald Horner of Corinth, MS; her sons: Greg Horner and wife Lisa of Corinth, MS and Bryan Horner and wife Carmon of Guntown, MS; four precious grandchildren: Colby Horner, Conner Horner, Brett Horner and Luke Horner; her brothers: Joel Rickman of Walls, MS and Jerry Rickman and wife Anita of Memphis, TN; her sisters: Betty Lindsey of Southaven, MS, Martha Ross and husband Marvin of Corinth, MS, and Mary Rowsey and husband Sammy of Corinth, MS; a brother-in-law: Jack Horner of Pike Road, AL; a sister-in-law: Linda Vandiver of Corinth, MS; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother: Mike Rickman. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105. Online condolences may be expressed at magnoliafuneralhome.net.