Sarah Evelyn Horton, age 80, of Avilla, MO, passed away on Tuesday morning, August 21, 2012 while at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, MO. Sarah was born on March 11, 1932 in Campbell, MO, the daughter of the late Arthur F. Brannon and Mertie B. (Veatch) Brannon. Being of the Pentecostal faith, Sarah had a great relationship with the Lord and loved reading the Bible. She also had a great love for her family. On February 27, 1949 in Paragould, AR, Sarah married Robert Lloyd Horton. He preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were two sons, William Arthur Monroe Horton and Thomas L. Horton; one brother, Gene Brannon; two sisters, Daphna Craft and Gwendolyn Cox; and one granddaughter, Salina Ramos. Left to mourn her passing include one son, Robert L. Horton and wife Patty, of Avilla, MO; four daughters, Kathy E. Baxley and husband Frank, of Greenfield, MO, Ella M. Deonier, of Lockwood, MO, Rutha B. Williams, of Machseny Park, IL and Evelyn L. Braggs and husband Roy, of Granby, MO; two sisters, Ruby Steenislowske, of Chicago, IL and Mary Parker, of West Plains, MO; fifteen grandchildren; and a host of great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and extended family and friends. Graveside services for Mrs. Horton will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, August 24, 2012 at the Avilla Cemetery with Brother Melvin Parker officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society in care of the funeral home. Arrangements have been entrusted to Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home, Sarcoxie, MO.