Rose Horton of St. James, Missouri was born on December 1, 1944 in St. Louis, Missouri to Nick and Dorothy Johnson Messmer and passed away May 7, 2026 at the age of 81 years.
She grew up in Valley Park, Missouri, near St. Louis, Missouri, where she attended school.
She worked several years with Rothmans Furniture in St. Louis, Missouri. In her earlier years, she worked with McCluskie's Textile Factory in St. Louis, Missouri.
Rose enjoyed collecting teapots.
She was preceded in death by her son, Chris DeClue; brothers Calvin Johnson, Fred Johnson, John Messmer and Pete Messmer; and sister, Dorothy Sue Messmer.
She is survived by her daughter, Dorothy DeClue of Jacksonville, Florida; niece, Cammie McAllister of St. James, Missouri; grandchildren, Jessicia Ramsey, Stephanie Flemings and Abby Sparks; one great-grandchild, Alexa; brothers and sisters, Mike Messmer, Nick Messmer, Raymond Messmer, George Messmer, Joe Messmer, Debbie Fink, Elaine Reed and Ann Scales; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from 4-6 p.m. on May 14, 2026 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri.
Funeral service was held at 6 p.m. on May 14, 2026 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri with Stephen Brubaker officiating. Rose's favorite hymns were played for her service.
Arrangements under the directions of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri.
