Inetta

Horton

Inetta Horton, 78, passed away on October 22, 2026, at St. Joseph Hospital in Orange, California, following a multitude of health complications.

Born on March 14, 1948, in Jayess, Mississippi, Inetta was the eighth of 15 children born to Lamar and Louella Smith. She spent part of her adolescence in Independence, Louisiana, before moving to Southern California in the mid-1960s. Her life was grounded in her love for Jesus, and her faith shaped how she cared for her family, served her church, and reached out to others.

For Inetta, faith was something to live; she tried to follow Christ’s example through compassion, generosity, and service. She was always willing to check on someone who needed care, visiting mothers with newborns and people recovering from illness. Her servant’s heart made others feel remembered and supported, and she offered that same steady, unconditional love to her family and community.

Her children and family were at the center of her life. In 1995, Inetta married Willie DeWayne Horton, her best friend. Their marriage was a treasured part of her story. She raised her family with Christian values and made it her purpose to nurture, guide, and care for those she loved. She also served faithfully at church, teaching Sunday school and organizing the children’s usher board.

She was also known for her hospitality and love of cooking, welcoming family and friends into her beautifully decorated home. She took pride in her style, fine jewelry, clothes, and shoes, and especially loved nice cars. Inetta’s infectious laughter could brighten a room and bring people together. Her joy was part of the warmth she shared so freely with family, friends, and everyone she welcomed into her home.

Inetta leaves behind a legacy of faith made visible through love and service. Her devotion to Jesus, her tender care for her children and family, infectious laughter, and willingness to reach out to others will continue to live on in all who were blessed to know her.

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