Lorrie Ann Hornbuckle Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Lorrie Ann Hornbuckle, age 54, of Elk Park, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at her residence. Lorrie was born on October 2, 1967 in Avery County, North Carolina, a daughter of the late Lloyd Howard Hornbuckle and the late Joyce Taylor Hornbuckle. She was one of the first true Native American Children to be born in Sloop Memorial Hospital. She was a proud Tribal Member of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians She attended God's Blessing Church in Elk Park and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Lorrie liked watching Steelers football and traveling to the Apostle Islands Lakeshore in Wisconsin as well as working puzzles and watching Gone with the Wind. She loved to attend Brett Michaels and the Inspirations Concerts. She was preceded in death by her Mother, Joyce Ann Hornbuckle; Sister, Levada Hornbuckle; Father, Lloyd Howard Hornbuckle. Lorrie leaves behind to cherish her memory Special Friend and Longtime Companion, Richard Thomas of Roan Mountain, TN; Two Daughters, Christina (Travis) Deeth of Elizabethton, TN, Jennifer (Charlie) Izor of Roan Mountain, TN; Brother, Robert Hornbuckle of Cherokee, NC; Sister, Leshannondell Calonahaskie of Elk Park, NC; Grandmother, Violet Taylor of Crossnore, NC; Three Grandsons, Solomon Deeth, Jens Deeth, Tanner Thomas; Granddaughter, Carleigh Thomas; Cousin, Alan Ramsey; Aunt, Mabel Hornbuckle of Cherokee, NC; Special Nephew who she thought of like a son, Chuckie Patterson of Cranberry, NC; a host of additional family and friends. Services for Lorrie Hornbuckle will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2022 beginning at 2:00 pm from the Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home with Pastor Bob Holtsclaw officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 1:00 pm on Thursday at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Cranberry Cemetery . In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home. Words of Comfort and Memories may be shared with the Hornbuckle family by visiting our website www.rsfh.net The care of Lorrie and her family has been entrusted to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland. (828) 733-2121

Lorrie Ann Hornbuckle

October 2, 1967 - May 10, 2022