Carol Alvis Horne, age 81, passed away on September 27, 2025, at her home in Sylvan Springs, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Stacie Rae Horne; her Father, Jack Alvis; her Mother, Sarah Jones Alvis; her sisters, Jackie Alvis, Sally Lindley.
Carol graduated from Hueytown High School in 1961 and married Don Horne the same year. They settled in Sylvan Springs, Alabama, and were married for 64 years. She had one daughter named Donna.
Carol devoted her life to taking the best care of her family. She was a member of The Hueytown Church of Christ and was faithful to attend until her health prevented it.
Carol enjoyed cooking and sewing for her family. She enjoyed shopping with Donna and her granddaughters. Carol really enjoyed fishing, and legend has it she caught several whoppers in her life. She was a great example for her family and others on how to live like a christian should live. She was thoughtful, generous, compassionate, loving, and always put others before herself.
Carol is survived by her husband, Don Horne, and daughter Donna Horne Rhea (Mark). Grandchildren Nicole Rhea and Caroline Rhea, and future grandson-in-law Connor Wathen, and her sister Clenny Ruth Alvis. She also has many nieces and nephews.
She was a faithful and loving wife, mother, and MeMe. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Oct 1, 2025, at Peoples Chapel. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00, and funeral service at 11:00. Burial to follow at Forest Grove Cemetery in Pleasant Grove.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like a donation in her memory to the Sacred Selections Adoption. https://sacredselections.org/