Wilda Lou Horton

WILDA LOU HORTON, 94, of Weirton, WV died peacefully on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Valley Hospice Care Center North. Wilda was born on January 16, 1929, in Mingo Junction, OH, a daughter of the late Hobson and Sarah (Browning) Chastain. In addition to her parents Wilda is preceded in death by her beloved husband Gene Horton, and a son, Jay Horton; and a special friend James Hair. Wilda graduated from Burgettstown High School. She worked as a secretary for various businesses. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Weirton, WV for over 50 years. Wilda was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and rode through all 48 contiguous states. Wilda took many trips on her motorcycle including climbing the Pikes Peak Mountain in C.O. and led the parade in which she was crowned queen of the Sturgis Rally in S.D. in 1978. Wilda is survived by two children, Cheryl Utz and companion Nick Ballato of Follansbee, WV, and Gary Horton of FL; five grandchildren: Christina (Bruce) Cassidy, Chelsey Horton, John Horton, Carley Utz and companion Adam Speece, and Corey (Megan) Utz; and eight great grandchildren: Remi, Avery, Spencer, Anastasia, Dylan, Jasmine, McKenna, and Kendall. There was no visitation. All services and interment were held privately at the convenience of the family at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Arrangements were under the direction of Mullenbach Funeral Home, Follansbee