Joyce Mae Horn

Joyce Mae Horn, 85, left this earth and went to be with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday September 29th, 2020.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 4, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at King Cemetery in Hartsburg.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Joyce was born in Pineland, TX on April 13, 1935 to Henry Edward Wright and Tempie Hudspeth.
Shortly after high school she married Audie C. Horn Sr. on August 5th, 1953. Together they had four children, Audie C Horn Jr., twins-Paul Horn and Paula Horn (Duhon) and Venita Horn (Harris).

Joyce worked in the cafeteria at Little Cypress Jr High School for a time. That is until she discovered her love for cosmetology.
She acquired her cosmetology license and later went on to become an instructor at Lonnie’s School of Hair Inc in Beaumont. She worked in different salons throughout her career as well as owning her own salon in Lumberton TX.
Even after she retired Joyce continued to do hair for her family from home, it was something she had a passion for.


She was a long time member of West Orange Church Of Christ for many years, until she was unable to attend in person. She enjoyed hosting women’s bible studies at her home, Joyce loved her church family dearly.

Joyce enjoyed many things in life, anyone who knew her would say her love for her family was greatest. She was a Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Great Great Grandmother to so many who loved her dearly, she was a perfect example of a life well lived. She was always there for us, lifting us up, supporting us and instilling in us that we could accomplish anything we desired. She made us want to be better than we were while letting us know she loved us just the way we were. Her passing leaves a huge hole in our hearts but her memory will live on in the love that she instilled in each and every one of us.

Joyce M. Horn is proceeded in death by her mother, Tempie Hudspeth; her father Henry Edward Wright; her husband Audie C. Horn Sr.; her son Paul Steven Horn.
Joyce is survived by son, Audie C. Horn Jr. and wife Sylvia-Jo; daughter, Paula Duhon; daughter, Venita Harris.

Grandchildren; Stephanie Duhon, Eric Duhon, Cassandra Comeaux, Chase Horn, Krystiana Marcello, Courtney Perry, Candice Vaughn, Mitzi Carpenter, Jacob Harris.

Great Grandchildren; Kelsey Beal, Alivia Duhon, Millie Evans, Amelia Duhon, Cameron Duhon, Tyler Duhon, De-Rais Comeaux, Trais Williams, Jais Williams, Lillyana Marcello, Juliana Marcella, Dylan Marcello, Kadence Perry, Scarlet Perry, Lucy Perry, Claire Mae Vaughn, Samuel Carpenter, Aubrey Carpenter, Parker Carpenter, Jude Harris.

Great Great Grandchildren; Corbin Millier, Audrey Beal, Brennan Beal, Jackson Parish, Coleman Parish.