Doris J Horton

February 27, 1953 - February 23, 2022

Doris J. Horton, 68, of St. Joseph died Wednesday, February 23, 2021 at the Spectrum Lakeland Medical Center in St. Joseph. Services celebrating her life will be held at a later date. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements are by the Fairplain Chapel of Florin Funeral Service in Benton Township. Please share memories or messages at www.florin.net. Doris was born on February 27, 1953 in Benton Harbor to Rosco and Opal Bishop. She was a graduate of Benton Harbor High School and in 2011 received her Associate’s Degree in Applied Sciences from Lake Michigan College. She was employed for the last 10 years as a 911 Dispatcher for Berrien County. Recently Doris also became a Sheriff Deputy. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and having family gatherings at her home. Doris also loved being with her grandson. She was a charismatic, feisty, and loving individual. Her family includes her children, Brian Horton of Titusville, FL and Kaitlyn Horton of St. Joseph; her sisters, Patty McGee of St. Joseph and Diane Holly of St. Joseph, and her grandson, Memphis Anthony-Jameson Horton. She was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Katherine.