Gladys Mae Horne,90, was blessed to depart from this life and step into the Father’s embrace on Jan. 30th, 2017 at her daughter’s home in Burleson. She was gently cared for and greatly loved by her “girls” the last 6 1/2 years. Viewing will be held at noon on Saturday, February 4th, 2017 at Mayfield Kiser Funeral Home, 12301 South Freeway, Ft. Worth, TX 76134. Services will be immediately following at 1 p.m. She will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband, Logan Horne, on Monday, February 6th, 2017 at the DFW National Cemetery. Gladys was born in San Antonio, Texas on October 16th, 1926. She loved to refer to herself as the yellow rose of Texas. Her greatest love was her savior and she gave Him her all at age 8. She was a great help to her mother, Agnes Hierholzer, in caring for her sister and 3 younger brothers. Her father, E.J. Hierholzer, was an evangelist. He traveled and held revivals and at age 14 Gladys began to go with him playing the guitar, accordion, and singing under the tent. A few years later her sister Jennie joined them to sing. Gladys also attended Stamps Baxter Music School and studied with Robert Whit Ford Studio becoming an accomplished gospel music pianist. In January 1946 the Hierholzer’s held a revival in Miami, Florida and there she met a young handsome man named Logan Horne recently returned from WWII. They began to correspond and a year later on July 29th, 1947 they married and remained in love for 62 years. Her life consisted of making a warm loving home and peaceful happy atmosphere for her family, attending church where she was the pianist, teaching Sunday School, cooking and baking, always from “scratch” and sewing dresses for Jan, Ann and herself. She was also known as a prayer warrior and knew how to get a prayer through to God. She was head of the Ladies Auxiliary for some time and also played and sang with the “Heaven Bound Quartet”. She was greatly admired and loved. Many people referred to her as the red-headed pianist. To Annette and Janet she was the most loving mother two little girls could ask for. She will be greatly missed and remembered lovingly by all who knew her. She is survived by her children Janet Ward, Ft. Lauderdale Florida, Annette Alexander and husband, Randy Alexander, Burleson Texas. Grandchildren: Craig (Genny) Ward, Misty (Tim) Peacock, Ryan (Sarah) Alexander, Rachel (Gary) Lindsey. Eight Great Grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and extended family in Texas and Florida. Surviving sister, Jennie Melton, of Tyler and brother, Charles Hierholzer(Gaye) of Henderson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Logan Horne and son Lynn Douglas Horne. Parents: Emil Joseph Hierholzer and Agnes Hierholzer. Siblings: David Hierholzer, Tany Hierholzer and infant sister Priscilla. The family suggests donations to: Landmark Apostolic Church for missions; 3400 N.W. 94 Ave, Cooper City, FL 33024 or to Community Hospice of Texas at chot.org.
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We love aunt Gladys very much.She used to make a lemon cheese cake that was awesome.I’ll never forget her.Our prayers and love .Randy and Wanda
We love aunt Gladys very much.She used to make a lemon cheese cake that was awesome.I’ll never forget her.Our prayers and love .Randy and Wanda
Dear Jan, Annette and family,
My condolences to your family at the loss of your dear mother. My fondest memories are the handwritten letters and cards she would send to me with the sweetest sentiments. In so many things, she was a dedicated and devoted mother and christian. I pray the love of God enfolds you during the coming days. I will be making a Missionary donation to Landmark Apostolic Church in honor of your mother. Love, April
Dear Jan, Annette and family,
My condolences to your family at the loss of your dear mother. My fondest memories are the handwritten letters and cards she would send to me with the sweetest sentiments. In so many things, she was a dedicated and devoted mother and christian. I pray the love of God enfolds you during the coming days. I will be making a Missionary donation to Landmark Apostolic Church in honor of your mother. Love, April
My condolences go out to Jan, Annette and the family in the loss of your loved one. Gladys was always an inspiration to me. She was a beautiful person inside and out. She always had a contagious smile. Prayers for peace and comfort as you mourn the loss of your precious mother. Love Loretta and Eddie Leonard
My condolences go out to Jan, Annette and the family in the loss of your loved one. Gladys was always an inspiration to me. She was a beautiful person inside and out. She always had a contagious smile. Prayers for peace and comfort as you mourn the loss of your precious mother. Love Loretta and Eddie Leonard
Many prayers for peace and comfort. Gladys was a very kind, caring Christan woman who will be missed. Forever in our hearts.
Many prayers for peace and comfort. Gladys was a very kind, caring Christan woman who will be missed. Forever in our hearts.
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. You took such great care of her over the past few years. I know you will miss her but you have many memories to look back on. Prayers for you and your entire family during this difficult time.
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. You took such great care of her over the past few years. I know you will miss her but you have many memories to look back on. Prayers for you and your entire family during this difficult time.
Dear Janet, Annette and families
Fred and I send our deepest sympathy in the loss of your precious Mother.
She is rejoicing today in the presence of her Lord and Saviour.
May you feel His presence of love and comfort in the days ahead.
Love
Fred and Sylvia
Dear Janet, Annette and families
Fred and I send our deepest sympathy in the loss of your precious Mother.
She is rejoicing today in the presence of her Lord and Saviour.
May you feel His presence of love and comfort in the days ahead.
Love
Fred and Sylvia
Dear Annette and Randy,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. While we never met her, your mother sounds lovely Annette. We hope your wonderful memories, and the loving care you gave her, will bring you much comfort at such a sad time.
Much love and prayers for both of you,
Jannine & Bill
Dear Annette and Randy,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. While we never met her, your mother sounds lovely Annette. We hope your wonderful memories, and the loving care you gave her, will bring you much comfort at such a sad time.
Much love and prayers for both of you,
Jannine & Bill
I am praying for you and your family as you remember the special life you had with both of your parents. They are re-united in heaven and will continue their love together.
I am praying for you and your family as you remember the special life you had with both of your parents. They are re-united in heaven and will continue their love together.
I am praying for you and your family as you remember the special life you had with both of your parents. They are re-united in heaven and will continue their love together.
I am praying for you and your family as you remember the special life you had with both of your parents. They are re-united in heaven and will continue their love together.
To Jan, Annette, and to all the families..my sincere and heavy hearted condolences at the loss of your precious mom…my heart is quite saddened having learned of my sweet Aunt Gladys passing and of her going home. Her loving kindness and compassion for others was never on short supply. Her example, her commitment, and love for this Apostolic truth was far reaching leaving many hearts and lives changed. I will miss her, her laugh, and her chocolate meringue pie.
To Jan, Annette, and to all the families..my sincere and heavy hearted condolences at the loss of your precious mom…my heart is quite saddened having learned of my sweet Aunt Gladys passing and of her going home. Her loving kindness and compassion for others was never on short supply. Her example, her commitment, and love for this Apostolic truth was far reaching leaving many hearts and lives changed. I will miss her, her laugh, and her chocolate meringue pie.
Jan I pray to God to give you the strength to deal with this situation and I hope that your mom is now resting in peace. Please know that we share in your grief, our deepest sympathy to you and family.
Jan I pray to God to give you the strength to deal with this situation and I hope that your mom is now resting in peace. Please know that we share in your grief, our deepest sympathy to you and family.
We offer our deepest condolences to Janet, Annette , and family. In loving memory of your sweet Mother. Love, Bill and Jan Dawson
We offer our deepest condolences to Janet, Annette , and family. In loving memory of your sweet Mother. Love, Bill and Jan Dawson
Gladys and Logan were our neighbors for many years in Kilgore, Texas. They were the most helpful friends and extended their kindness to everyone around them. We are thankful for the opportunity to have had such loving neighbors. RIP Gladys, you were loved.
Gladys and Logan were our neighbors for many years in Kilgore, Texas. They were the most helpful friends and extended their kindness to everyone around them. We are thankful for the opportunity to have had such loving neighbors. RIP Gladys, you were loved.