Florence Huy Horne
March 1, 2023
Florence “Tootsie” Horne passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023 after a prolonged illness. Tootsie was born and raised in Melbourne, Florida to John and Florence Huy.
She is survived by her husband of 49 years Michael Thomas Horne, son Patrick Michael and daughter in law Melissa, step daughter Lisa Michelle Rickert, and brother John Kenneth Huy. Tootsie was blessed with four grandchildren: Jenna, Aaron, Tyler, and Jackson– as well as five great grandchildren. She was also mom to her beloved dog Cooper.
Tootsie retired from the Brevard County School System where she worked for over 30 years as a teacher, elementary specialist, and assistant principal. After moving to Gainesville, she was active in Trinity United Methodist Church and the Food 4 Kids program. She loved to fish, whether it be on the Santa Fe River or Everglades National Park. Tootsie never knew a stranger and was beloved and respected by everyone she met.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Food 4 Kids Backpack Program of North Florida. https://food4kidsfl.org/donate/
Crevasse's Simple Cremation is honored to serve the Horne Family.
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We, the Fishermen Class of TUMC will miss our Sister Tootsie. ❤️🙏❤️
Rest in peace neighbor. You are loved and sadly missed.
My sincerest condolences to the Horne family! Although I only got to know Tootsie for a short time delivering Food4Kids food bags to Idylwild and Archer Elementary Schools together last year, I thoroughly enjoyed our conversations and time together. She was a delightful soul, whom I felt I had known for years! Rest in Peace forever, Tootsie, in the loving arms of our Lord!🙏🙏🙏
To the Horne family.
I had the honor and pleasure of knowing Tootsie as we grew up in Melbourne and going to Melbourne High School. She was friends with one of my best friends and we had hours of fun as teenagers in the 60’s!
May she rest in the loving arms of her maker for eternity. Loving memories of her. Condolences to the family. She will be fondly remembered.
Toots was my big sister but not technically. We were double 1st cousins and I won’t try to explain that. Tootsie, the only thing that I can think of to say right now is that….I always thought that I’d see you again. Love you.
Pictured are azaleas from outside Tootsie’s trailer at the family property. These flowers represent well Tootsie’s vibrant, beautiful, and colorful soul. Tootsie we love you and will remember you until we meet again.
Toots was my older sister but not technically. She was my double 1st cousin (I won’t try to explain that) it’s complicated. We grew up two houses away. The only thing I can think of right now is ..Toots, I always thought I’d see you again. I pray that I will. Love you!
Pictured are azaleas from outside Tootsie’s trailer at the family property. These flowers represent well Tootsie’s vibrant, beautiful, and colorful soul. Tootsie we love you and will remember you until we meet again.
To the Horne’s, Tootsie was one of best!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this times.