Frances Horst

Frances Lucille Horst's kind and generous heart struck its last beat Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023. She passed at 92 at home in Jackson.

She was born April 6, 1931, in Goodland, Kansas, to William and Esther Taylor Rust. She and Roger Warren Horst were married July 16, 1950, at Goodland. He preceded her in death April 20, 2008.

She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson.

Fran brought love, joy and beauty to all who were blessed to have known her. Above all, she loved to share her gifts with others. Throughout her life, Fran created exceptionally beautiful floral arrangements. She owned Blossom Shop, a flower shop, from 1965-71 and subsequently designed floral arrangements at various floral shops into her mid-80s.

She was a lifelong Lutheran and was devoted to St. Paul Lutheran Church. Not only did she serve as a greeter and voting member, she was an Altar Guild member, embellishing the church with her lovely creations.

Fran was also a talented seamstress, sewing alterations for Hecht's dress shop and making exquisite clothes for her children and grandchildren. Her artistry was boundless as she also created gorgeous works in stained glass, paint and mixed media.

Always the gracious hostess, Fran welcomed family, friends, bridge groups, Red Hat Society, Rotary gatherings and church groups into her beautifully decorated home and served them delicious home-cooked meals. Fran loved life, people and animals. She was the epitome of kindness and had a gift for making everyone feel special and appreciated, including the countless animals she rescued.

Fran, a beloved mother to her extended family and a treasured friend to many, will be remembered with unabated joy.

Survivors include five sons, Steve (Carol) Horst, Mark Horst, Dennis (Theresa) Horst, Barry (Sherry) Horst and Don Horst, all of Jackson; daughter, Janet (Don) Campbell of Arnold, Missouri; brother, David (Thola) Rust of Garden City, Kansas; seven grandchildren, Jennifer (Nick Renz) Horst of St. Louis, Laura (Jason) Jones of Cape Girardeau, Ryan Campbell of Hillsdale, New York, Cara Campbell of St. Louis, Mathew (Astrid) Horst of Jackson, Kaley (Andrew) Stringer of St. Louis and Lucas Horst of Oran, Missouri; and nine great-grandchildren, Ava Jones, Warren Jones, Charlotte Jones, Charles Renz, Henry Renz, Eleanor Jones, Roland Horst, Theodore Horst and finally, Frances Joy Horst, whose arrival Fran was awaiting with eager anticipation.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and a brother, Curtis Rust.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, at Ford and Sons Funeral Home in Jackson. Visitation will continue at 9 a.m. Monday, Oct. 2, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson, followed by the funeral service at 10 a.m., with the Rev. Joshua Schmidt officiating. Burial will be at Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield.

Memorial contributions may be given to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 223 W. Adams, Jackson, MO 63755 or Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary, 359 Cree Lane, Jackson, MO 63755.

Online condolences may be sent at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.