Glenda Horne

Glenda Jo Horne, a lifetime resident of Okmulgee, died in Tulsa on July 21, 2009 at the age of 59.  She was born July 6, 1950 in Okmulgee.  She owned and operated a cab company in Okmulgee for many years and was a member of the VFW Post 1189 Auxiliary.  She enjoyed bowling, playing pool and especially playing cards, but was most fond of the time she spent with her grandchildren and the love for her cats.  Glenda married Jim Horne on July 6, 1993 in Okmulgee.  She was preceded in death by her grandson, Levi Wilson.  Survivors include her husband of 16 years, Jim (Hoppy) Horne, of the home, a daughter, Glenda J. Wilson of Okmulgee, two grandsons, Michael and Jake Wilson, both of Okmulgee, and her mother, Billie J. Stitzel and husband Mervin of Okmulgee.  Glenda’s extended family includes a daughter, Gayle Fields and husband Mike of Sayre, sons, Steven Horne and wife Patty of Okmulgee and Jeff Horne and wife Katie of Henryetta, thirteen grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren along with a host of friends and relatives.  Graveside services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Friday, July 24, 2009 at the Okmulgee Cemetery with Reverend Lawrence Matlock of the Calvary Baptist Church officiating.  Casketbearers will be Michael Wilson, Jake Wilson, Steven Horne, Jeff Horne, Mervin Stitzel and Larry Horne.  Friends may visit the funeral home on Friday from 10-2.  Arrangements are under the direction of the McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Okmulgee.