Doris Horne

The vibrant spirit of Doris Bailey Horne found wings to fly free from this world near sunrise on Aug. 27. She fought courageously against pancreatic cancer for three years, always maintaining her signature sense of humor and concern for others. The family thanks caregivers and friends who comforted and supported her in that time, laughing and crying together. Born Aug. 22, 1964, in McKinney, she was a 1982 graduate of Frost High School, attended Navarro College and Texas State Technical College, and was a longtime resident of Dawson. Her varied career included serving others as a dental assistant, a regional representative of Kimberly-Clark in Waco, community outreach with Navarro College, account manager for WorkForce Solutions of North Central Texas, advertising director for the Navarro County Times, sales agent with Conseco and with Syzygy, activities coordinator for the IOOF Events Center in Corsicana, insurance agent for SPJST Lodge in Ennis, and office manager of Baumgartner Insurance Agency in Corsicana. An Ambassador and board member with the Corsicana & Navarro County Chamber of Commerce, she was an active community booster. Doris earned a multitude of distinguished awards for achievements in her career positions. She enjoyed a broad range of passions including photography, outdoor activities, live music, art, sharing Facebook posts, good times with friends, environmental activism, cheering the Dallas Cowboys, and being mom to an exclusive few lucky cats. She was an avid supporter of organ donation, cancer research, and a champion for anyone needing an advocate. Her personal goal was always “to make everyone else feel like somebody” and she enjoyed great success in that pursuit, sharing joy and her dazzling smile, making friends, and becoming precious to everyone lucky enough to know her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Durwood and Opal Callaway Bailey of Frost. Survivors include her beloved husband of 37 years, Barry Horne of Dawson; three brothers and sisters-in-law: Doug and Janice Bailey of Lancaster, David and Dianna Bailey of Waxahachie, Danny and Claire Bailey of Chino, California, and a sister and brother-in-law, Daisy and Dan Contestabile of Bryan; and a large extended family, and very wide circle of friends. Doris liked to say, “Life is better with friends,” and proved it by making all her friends’ lives better for having known her. This fiercely happy life warrior was cherished. Her loss leaves tears and heavy hearts, but also countless smiles and treasured memories. A joyful celebration of her life will be held at the Corsicana Opry & Event Center, 215 E. 5th Ave., at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7. She requested everyone wear happy clothes. Friends may sign the online memory book at griffin-roughton.com. In lieu of flowers, her family suggests memorials may be made in her honor to the Pancreatic Cancer Network, Navarro County Relay for Life Cancer Walk, or American Cancer Society.

Doris Horne

August 22, 1964 - August 27, 2019