Peggy Jean Horton

</element><element id="paragraph-1" type="body"><![CDATA[Mrs. Peggy Jean Horton, 80, of Eldorado, passed away at 2:10 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2009, in Altamonte Springs, Fla.

Peggy was born in Equality on Dec. 10, 1928, the daughter of the late Clem and Eva (Bruce) Nash.

She was the wife of Paul Horton, who preceded her in death. They were married Dec. 31, 1948.

She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Eldorado. She was a homemaker.

Peggy is survived by two sons, Greg (Cynthia) Horton of Kissimmee, Fla. and Bruce Horton of Belleville. She is also survived by grandchildren, Shawn (Margaret) Horton of Henderson, Ky., Brandi Horton of Henderson, Ky., Robert (Diana) Frost of St. Cloud, Fla., and Nanette (Robert) Wickersham of Lakeland, Fla.; and six great-grandchildren, Shelby Horton, Sydney Horton, Whitney Horton, Nila Frost, Autumn Frost and Nicolin Wickersham.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Rod Nash; and a sister, Sue Sterling.

Peggy was cremated at her request and a memorial service will be announced at a later date from Colonial Terrace Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The First Presbyterian Church of Eldorado and can be mailed to 1219 Pine St., Eldorado, Ill. 62930.

Condolences may be sent to the family via the Internet site www.colonialterracefuneralhome.com.