Alpha Peek Horne


Alpha Jean Peek Horne

March 28, 1943

Alpha Peek Horne, age 76, of Little Rock, formerly of Russellville passed away from complications of esophageal cancer on March 28, 2019.

She graduated from El Dorado High School and went on to attend the University of Arkansas where she was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority. Alpha was a past president of the Russellville Junior Auxiliary and was also a member of the Searcy Junior Auxiliary. Active in many civic and church groups as a frequent volunteer she served her community, her friends and family.

She was a genteel southern lady who was loved by many who will miss her.

She was proceeded in death by her parents, Mildred Jordan Peek and Eugene L. Peek.

She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Mike Horne; her daughter, Lara White (Walt) of Little Rock; their children, Meghan White of Plano, Texas, Claire Albrecht of Denton, Texas, Matthew Albrecht of Frisco, Texas, and Katherine White of Little Rock; her son, Greg Horne (Stephanie) of Dallas, Texas; their children, Dr. Alex Horne (Dr. Mike Harowicz) of Baltimore, Maryland, Michael Horne, of Dallas, Texas and Caroline Horne of Dallas, Texas; three sisters, Sandra Prothro (David) of Shreveport, Louisiana, Debbie Greer (David) of Van Buren, and Karen Magee (Ed) of El Dorado; nieces, Aimee McFarland (Eric) and Julie Smith (Derrick) of Shreveport, Louisiana, and Leslie Duffield (Blake) of Conway; nephews, Stanton Greer (Kristen) of Waco, Texas and Taylor Magee (Kerri) of Fort Smith; and many loving members of the Peek, Jordan and Horne families as well as a lifetime of other friends.

A private family-only funeral service and burial will be followed by a celebration of her life from 4:00-6:00 p.m., Thursday, April 4, 2019, at the Russellville Country Club. Family and friends are invited to attend.

Services are by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.