Claudean Elizabeth "Dink" (Catron) Akers Horne

April 13, 1925 - January 15, 2021

Claudean Elizabeth “Dink” (Catron) Akers Horne, 95, entered into the loving arms of Jesus during the morning hours of Friday (January 15, 2021) following a brief illness. “Dink” was born on April 13, 1925 in Wytheville, VA to the late Claude F. & Elizabeth (Sult) Catron. “Dink” was a member of South Bristol United Methodist Church where she served as a Chair Member. She delivered Meals on Wheels for over 26 years and was a past President of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW. “Dink” loved walking and exercising. “Dink” was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, great great-grandmother, aunt, and friend; she will be greatly missed. In addition to her parents, “Dink” was preceded in death by her husband John William “Bill” Horne; special grandfather, Stuart Catron; two brothers, Bubby and Claude F. Catron, Jr.; three sisters, Virginia Lee Willard, Dorothy Wyrick, and Mary F. Gallimore; and grandson, Barry Dean Akers. Left to cherish her memories are her son, Barry Akers & wife Patricia; brother, Hugh A. “Buck” Catron & wife Jimi Dee; two grandchildren, Troy W. Akers & wife Trish and Richia Leigh Akers; six great-grandchildren; five great great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. “Dink” will be laid to rest at Mountain View Cemetery on Saturday (January 23, 2021) with Pastor Jack Stevens officiating. Services will be private. Online condolences may be made to the Horne family at www.blevinscares.com. Blevins Funeral Home and Cremation Services has the honor of serving the Horne family.