Kathleen Brazelton Horrell, age 94, passed away peacefully on July 23rd, 2016. Born on February 14th, 1922 in Decatur, Alabama. Kathleen was a faithful Christian and became a member of First Baptist Church of Decatur in 1933 and worshipped there until she moved to Nashville and married her husband, Henry. The two were happily married for 68 years. Kathleen's love knew no bounds and showed most beautifully through her devotion to her husband, children, and grandchildren.She is survived by: her sons, Fred Horrell and wife Wanda, Steve Horrell and wife Kay, and John Wilson Horrell and wife Martha; her six grandchildren, Stephanie Horrell Riggan and husband Lee Riggan, Thomas Horrell and wife Manuela, John Christopher Horrell and wife Ana Maria, Katie Horrell Jacobs and husband Brent Jacobs, Sara Darby Horrell Smith and husband Elliot Smith, and Abigayle Horrell; and her six great grand children Coral and Bryce Riggan, Henry and Leyla Horrell, Emmaline Jacobs, and Paige Horrell. Additionally, her niece Kerri Brazelton Parker; nephew, Wayne Dennis, and Ted Hyer. Kathleen lived her life in service to the Lord. She served in the Red Cross Motor Corps in 1943. Kathleen and Henry were the oldest members of Woodmont Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school for more than 60 years. As well as being the first female board member of the Tennessee Baptist Children's Home, Kathleen was a long time supporter of Belmont University and received an honorary doctorate degree. Kathleen was an effortless and elegant hostess and gardener and was a lifetime member of the Centennial Club and Cheekwood. Special thanks to Dr. Karl Vandevender and the gifted caretakers at Woodcrest Health Care and Alive Hospice. Love to the Carolyn and Wayne Curry, Katie and Jonathan Hill, Joe and Nan Price, John, Peggy, and Claire Franks, Evan Moskal, and Kathleen and Gary Byrum. The Horrells ask that donations be made to Woodmont Baptist Church and Alive Hospice as this best reflects Kathleen's priorities, which were always to God. A private family burial will be followed by a reception at 12 Noon and a service at 2pm on Monday, July 25, 2016 at Woodmont Baptist Church. Kathleen's life was one of love and hospitality. She touched the heart of everyone she met and our lives have been made all the more beautiful and more precious just by knowing her.
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