Vickie June Horton of Du Quoin

Vickie June (Rice) Horton, age 63, of Du Quoin, passed away at 11:50 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021 at her home in Du Quoin, surrounded by her loving family.

Vickie was born in Du Quoin on Sept. 7, 1957, the daughter of Marjorie Ann (Newborn) Rice and Howard Rice Jr.

Vickie lived life every day as a hardworking single mother, doing what needed to be done to raise her family. She never felt her day was complete if she did not get her fair share of sweat in. In her spare time, she loved anything related to the outdoors, gardening, bird watching and her scenic hiking trips to Giant City State Park. She loved being in nature and the peace it provided.

Vickie was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Du Quoin.

She is survived by her loving family, including daughters Holly Horton of Carbondale; Sarah Horton (Mark Szczeblewski) of Du Quoin and Amanda "Lou" (J.D. Smith) of Florida; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four sisters, Charlotte Lively, Kathy Wayer, Becky McClanahan and Gail Crane; one brother, Howard Steeley; and multiple nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Marjorie Ann Rice-Steeley; her father, Howard Rice Jr.; two sisters, Dixie and Rockie Rice; and one brother, Danny Rice.

As per her wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. A private Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. Maxton-Rosado Funeral Home in Du Quoin is assisting the family with final arrangements.

For those who prefer, memorial donations are suggested to the American Cancer Society and will be accepted at Maxton-Rosado Funeral Home, 11 S. Hickory St., Du Quoin, IL 62832.

To send flowers to the family or (given her love of the outdoors and nature) plant a tree in memory of Vickie, or to leave an online condolence, visit www.maxtonrosado.com or call (618) 542-2020.