Ellen Jane Short Horn

Absent from the body, present with Jesus at last, Ellen Jane Horn was carried by angels to the land of the living, destination Heaven, on Tuesday, September 22, 2015. She was surrounded by her loving family at her home in the Marvin area as she drew her last breath. She had struggled with COPD for several years and had fought a long hard battle. Ellen was born in Jewell Valley in Buchanan County, VA 69 years ago to the late John Alden and Lovis Reevy Horn Short. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend. Her world revolved around her family. If you knew Ellen, you would know that she was a woman of honor and a firm believer in hard work. She worked several years in the meat and produce department of Rex’s Grocery store; and worked 21 years for Dr. Clint and Faith Sutherland. Ellen was well known for saying, “You can do better than that”, whether she was encouraging those around her or negotiating down the price of something she was trying to buy. She had lived her whole life in Buchanan County and was of the Christian faith. She will truly be missed by all who knew and loved her. In addition to her parents, she was reunited in heaven with her sister, Pearl Osborne; and brothers, Roger and Johnny Short. Those who remain to carry on her spirit and legacy are: Her husband of 52 years, Grady Horn of Raven, VA Daughter: Regina A. Hall and husband, Larry of Swords Creek, VA Son: Jackie Horn and wife, Andrea of Raven, VA Grandson: Matthew Horn and wife, Laken of Hurley, VA Granddaughters: Amanda Horn and boyfriend, Adam Keen of Abingdon, VA Cassie Horn and husband, Mark of Bristol, TN Great grandchild, Jaxon Matthew Horn, Plus one on the way Sisters: Ruby Osborne of Oakwood, VA Marie Smith and husband, Stanley of Richlands, VA Brothers: Lewis Short and wife, Carol of Daw Road, VA Daniel Short and wife, Ina Mae of Claypool Hill, VA Junior Short and wife, Faye of Raven, VA Paul Short and wife, Brenda of Horton Ridge, VA Special friends, Clint, Faith and Ali Sutherland of Abingdon, VA She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. The funeral service for Ellen Jane Horn will be conducted at 11:00 am on Friday, September 25, 2015 at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, VA with the Rev. Jerry Harman and Daniel Short officiating. Interment will follow at the Esau-Rife Cemetery on Keen Mountain. Pallbearers will be Matthew Horn, Larry Hall, Jack Yates, Adam Keen, Darryl Blankenship, Lewis Short, Junior Short and Brian Tuggle. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening from 6-9 pm at the funeral home. Memorial Donations may be made in her memory to Legacy Hospice; 1963 Second St; Richlands, VA 24641. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia is in charge of arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com.

Ellen Jane Short Horn

October 28, 1945 - September 22, 2015