Elisabeth Horton Laios' Obituary
Elisabeth Horton Laios, 79 of Memphis peacefully passed away May 16, 2017. Elisabeth earned her Master’s degree from Memphis State University and was on their Cheerleading team. She was a teacher at Presbyterian Day School for over 30 years and attended Hope Church. Elisabeth was preceded in death by her first husband, Rev. William Edward Horton. She is survived by her children, Frank Horton (Terri), Calli Moskovitz (David), Heather McBride (Chris Coble); her former husband George Laios; grandchildren, Steven Shelton (Mallory), Brittany Jasper (A.J.), Kristin Horton, Elisabeth McBride, William McBride (Toni); Sherri Holden; Whitney Loyd (Jonathan); sister Barbara Atchley; nine great grandchildren; two nieces and her beloved dog Krikit and cat Gabby. The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 18 from 5-7 pm at Memorial Park Funeral Home on Poplar Ave. A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 19 at 2:30 pm at Memorial Park Funeral Home. The family requests that everyone wear brightly colored clothing in honor of Elisabeth. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. “Celebrating Life….Behind the Stone Wall.”
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