Jean Harkins

Phillis Jean Horton Harkins, age 92, of West, passed away Friday, August 12, 2022 at her residence. Funeral Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at the West Church of Christ, with Ministers Ernie Albrecht and Bob Martin officiating. Graveside service will be held 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Chapel Hill Memorial Park in Waco. The family will receive visitors from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel. Jean was born April 10, 1930 in Ridge, Texas the daughter of William Hurl and Helen (Pippin) Everett. She was a 1947 graduate of Franklin High School and attended 4C Business College in Waco. On June 24, 1949 she was united in marriage to Lee Roy Horton in Waco. Lee Roy preceded her in death on October 31, 1963. Then on February 11, 1966 she was united in marriage to James Harkins in Waco. James also preceded her in death on March 12, 2022. Jean was a very faithful member of West Church of Christ, where she taught Sunday School and worked in the nursery. She was a secretary for the principal's office for West Independent School District for 25 years. Jean enjoyed needlework, crocheting, embroidering, traveling, going on cruises, bowling, and attending all West Trojan games. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Jean is also preceded in death by her parents; her son, James Harkins; a sister, Thelma McMorrough; and a grandson-in-law, Blake Glover. Survivors include her children, Mike Horton and wife Angie of Lexington, AL, Gary Harkins and wife Stacey of White Bluff, Cyndy Hardwick and husband Joe of New Braunfels, Randy Horton and wife Sharon of West, Tim Harkins of West, and Garry Horton and wife Cathy of West; grandchildren, Candice and Brad Moseley, Kasey Glover, Micah and Somer Horton, Cody Horton, Jonathan and Chelsia Hardwick, Darin Nicole and Leonard Morrison, Julie and Jesse Courtney, Rachael and Tim Kocian, Quane Pate and Amanda Grant, Laci and Josh Jirasek, Nicole and Jonathan Hoxie, Zachary and Laken Horton, Ethan and Randi Horton, and Maci Horton and Chance Chaney; great grandchildren, Grayson, Carson, Corbin, Aubrey, Ruby, Finley, Maelynn, Bennett, Faith, Addysin, Caidn, Conner, Zane, Kella, Rush, Aria, Noah, Ezra, Kimber, Evelyn, and Douglas; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Active pallbearers are Jonathan Hardwick, Zachary Horton, Ethan Horton, Micah Horton, Cody Horton, Jesse Courtney, Tim Kocian, Brad Moseley, Leonard Morrison, Quane Pate, Josh Jirasek, and Jonathan Hoxie. Honorary pallbearers are her great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to West Church of Christ. The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to Marian, Leanna, Tricia, Miss Jerri, and Mary of Visiting Angels and to Interim Hospice Home Health Care.