Junetta Marianne Horace, 79, of Stockton, transitioned from earth to eternity at her residence on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2014.
A native of Chicago, Ill., Mrs. Horace relocated to Stockton in 1986.
She had been a member of Zion Fountain AME Zion Church since 1998. As a member of Zion Fountain, she served as an usher, member of Senior and Inspirational Choirs, the Sunday school and Missionary Department. She was a supporter of the Youth Department at the church.
She was a member the Area Women Action Group (AWAG) of Baldwin County, worked as a substitute teacher in Baldwin County, and worked with the Voter Registration Department.
In her leisure, she enjoyed playing the piano, reading, writing stories, bowling, composing songs, dancing and traveling.
Preceding her in death were her son, Kenneth H. King; and her parents, Summerfield and Gertrude King.
Those left to cherish her memories are her loving husband, Joe M. Horace of Stockton; a stepdaughter, Wilma Jean Davis of Chicago, Ill.; two sisters, Juanita Nesbit and Ada Steenken, both of Chicago; a brother, Cornelius King of Bellwood, Ill.; seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
The funeral service will be held Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014, at 1 p.m., at Zion Fountain AME Zion Church in Stockton, with the Rev. Richard Dockery Jr., pastor, officiating.
Retirement of her remains will be in Vaughn Cemetery.
Her body will lie in state at the church from noon until the funeral time.
Arrangements by Turner Funeral Chapel, Atmore.
