Edith Elaine

Burden-Horton

Mrs. Edith Elaine Burden-Horton was born on August 31, 1957, to the late O.W. Burden, Sr., and the late Myrene Weston-Burden in Concord, Georgia. Laine, as she was affectionately called by her family and friends, received her formal education in the Pike County School System in Concord, Georgia, where she was a graduate of the Class of 1975.

Mrs. Edith Elaine Burden-Horton accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age and was united with Old Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Concord, Georgia.

Ms. Edith Elaine Burden was united in holy matrimony with Mr. Louis Horton, Jr., on June 10, 1987. She was employed by Sharp Manufacturing for twenty years, retiring on March 15, 2015.

He her leisure time she enjoyed cooking, taking walks in the park, traveling, working crossword puzzles, spreading love to children, and most of all she loved spending time with her family and friends. She was also a member of St. Jude Children Hospital in Memphis, TN. As you can see Laine loved children, and they loved her dearly. There wasn't a time that you called on Laine and she wasn't willing to lean a helping hand. She was an awesome lady.

On Monday, February 19, 2024, Mrs. Edith Elaine Burden-Horton's name was called, and she answered and was free from all sickness and pain. Rest now in peace and comfort, your journey has ended, battle fought, and victory won. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. O.W. Burden, Sr., and Mrs. Myrene Weston-Burden; grandparents, Arlee (Charity) Weston; her brothers, William (Mattie) Weston, Walter Lee Burden, and Johnny B. Weston.

Mrs. Edith Elaine Burden-Horton leaves to cherish her sweet and loving memories, her husband Louis Horton, Jr.; two daughters, Shekeenia Wilkins (Alvin), and Artesia Moreis; sons, Derrick Horton, Cedric (Gwinett) Horton; sisters, Barbara Ann Burden; brothers, Bobbie Weston, David (Cecille) Burden, Timmie (Tracey) Burden, O.W. Burden, Jr., and Charlie (Michelle) Burden; sisters-in-law, Nancy Weston, Joyce (Charles) Martin; Barbara Horton; brothers-in-law, Ronnie (Imogene) Collier, and Ray Anthony Horton; Aunts, Margaret Burden-Jackson, Shirley Burden, Elizabeth Carter, Annette Davis and Uncle, Willis (Cathy) Burden, pets, Blossom and Bentley; grandchildren, Rayla Rose Westbrook, and Travis Moore, and goddaughter Madyson Jackson. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends that will miss her dearly.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 1, 2024, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Home Going Celebration will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at 12:00 PM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home (1512 Williamson Road in Griffin). The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Moody's Memorial Garden. Elder Charles Horton is the Eulogist, and Rev. Fred Blackmon will officiate.