Carolyn L. Hortenstine, 91

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Carolyn L. Hortenstine, 91, of Ramsey, died on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, at her home.

Private family services were held graveside on Sunday, Nov. 29, at the family farm in rural Ramsey, with Pastor Larry Daniel officiating. Miller Funeral Home in Ramsey assisted the family with arrangements.

Mrs. Hortenstine was born  on April 20, 1929, in Mattoon, the daughter of Harvey Lee and Opal Regina (Selby) Ballard. She married her high school sweetheart, Daniel Bradley Hortenstine on December 11, 1949, in Mattoon, he preceded her in death on Aug. 16, 2004. She graduated from Mattoon High School and worked in accounts payable at Keeneys in Mattoon before marriage.

After marriage, Mrs. Hortenstine was a homemaker, farm wife and cooked many meals. She was active in the PTA, 4-H, Cub Scouts, blood mobile, Meal on Wheels and bridge clubs. Mrs. Hortenstine was a member of Ramsey Christian Church, where she taught Sunday School for many years. She enjoyed playing bridge and reading, especially reading to the children at school.

Mrs. Hortenstine is survived by her sons, Marc Hortenstine of Ramsey, Andy (Joan)Hortenstine of Ramsey,  Jake (Crystal) Hortenstine of Herrick and Matt (Monique) Hortenstine of Effingham; daughters, Marcia (Roger)Sargent of Ramsey  and Angie (Dennis) Young of Vandalia; 19 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sister, Nina Eileen Davisson; and grandchildren, Daniel John and Luke Hortenstine and Valerie (Hortenstine) Sheldon.

Memorials may be directed to Ramsey Community School Reading Program. Condolences may be left online at www.millerfh.net.