Mrs. Dianne (Lydia) Lenoir Horton, 70, of Magnolia, MS, passed from this life on Saturday, April 25, 2020, in the home she shared with her beloved husband, Johnny Horton. She was born on November 30, 1949 in Magnolia, MS, to Mr. Ralph Lenoir and Mrs. Doris Dykes Lenoir.

She grew up working on the Lenoir family dairy farm. After high school, she obtained a  diploma in computer technology.  In 1979, she started a job at Magnolia Electric and Power.  She worked at Magnolia Electric and Power for 37 years until she retired in 2016 - always an incredibly hard worker and caring individual.  She especially loved "Her Guys," the linemen and servicemen with whom she joked and bantered on a daily basis.  She would do anything for them, and they for her.

In 1979, she married the love of her life, Johnny Horton.  Together, they built a beautiful home in Magnolia, Mississippi.  They planted gardens full of daylilies, irises, four o'clocks, and muscadine vines.  She enjoyed spending time with her husband, friends, and family, collecting antiques (aka "going junking"), fishing, and taking care of her cats and hummingbirds.  Dianne was a caring and dedicated wife, daughter, sister, and aunt. She was loved by everyone who knew her, and could make anyone laugh with her quick wit and sense of humor.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Ralph and Doris Lenoir; brother, Ralph D. Lenoir; and special dogs, Shannon and Coco.

Survivors are her husband of 41 years, Johnny Horton of Magnolia, MS; sisters, Pat Louie of Moraga, CA, and Gaye Guzzardo of Independence, LA; aunt Velma Forman of Magnolia, MS; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

An in-person memorial service for her family and friends will be held at a later date, still to be determined.  To share condolences, memories, or photos electronically, please visit her memorial page at: dianne-lenoir-horton.forevermissed.com .  Old-fashioned sympathy cards can be sent to Johnny Horton at his home address or by contacting Sharkey Funeral Home (Sharkey Funeral Home mailing address: P.O. Box 757 Summit, MS 39666; phone: 601-276-7475).

For friends and family who wish to make a donation in her name, Dianne requested that your donations be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or your local animal shelter, such as McComb Animal Shelter.

She will be forever in our hearts and memories, along with the joy and laughter that she brought into our lives.