Donna Horton

Donna Elaine Horton, 94, of Westerville, Ohio, formerly of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, surrounded by her “6Ks”. She was born Sunday April 24, 1932, in Dresden, the daughter of Robert Smedley and Mary Alice (Jamison) Mars. She married Charles E. Horton on Saturday, July 11, 1953.

Donna was a loving, devoted Wife, Mom, Grammy, and Gee Gee. She had a kind heart, strong determination, and generous spirit. This was balanced with a quick wit and razor sharp mind. Not to be fooled by her tiny stature, Donna was always large and in charge. She had a tremendous love for life!

Donna was a longtime member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church. She also gave freely of her time as a member of the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary and enjoyed many years of participation in the Greater Zanesville Singers, Zane Trace Players Theatre, Silver Tones, St. Nicholas Resurrection Choir, and the Genesis Hospice Follies Program.

Donna is survived by four daughters, Kimberly (James) Sutermaster, Karrie Horton, Katrina (Daniel) Grimwood, and Kelly (Patrick) Spence all of Westerville, Ohio; two sons, Keith (Carolyn) Horton of Lebanon, Ohio and Kevin (Deborah) Horton of Loveland, Ohio; one half-sister, Scarlett Sue Dorris, one half-brother Tim (Kathy) Smedley, both of Chesterhill, Ohio; ten grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles, and three sisters and brothers-in-law, Shirley and Larry McNally, Charlene and Bob Fulks, and Barbara and Jerry Wise.

Friends may call Friday, October 30, 2026, from 11:00 AM, till 12:30 PM, at Hillis Combs Funeral Home, 935 Forest Avenue, Zanesville, Ohio. Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated immediately following at 1:00 PM, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 925 East Main Street, Zanesville, Ohio with Fr. Leo Connolly as Celebrant. Donna will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband in Mt. Olive Cemetery which will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her honor to Christ’s Table of Zanesville, or a charity close to your heart.

To sign the online guest book or leave a personal note of condolence, please visit www.hilliscombsfh.com.