Doris Horton

Doris (Mechell) Grmela Horton, age 83, of West, passed away Thursday evening, October 15, 2026 at Providence Hospital in Waco.

A rosary will be recited 6:00 p.m. Thursday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel, followed by visitation until 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:30 a.m. Friday, October 23, 2026 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West, with Rev. Ed Karasek as celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery.

Doris was born on June 8, 1943, in West, the daughter of Emil and Georgia (Nors) Mechell. She grew up in the West community and graduated from West High School in 1961, beginning a life filled with family, friendship, and the simple joys that made each day meaningful. On January 26, 1979, Doris was united in marriage to Henry Grmela in West. Henry preceded her in death on July 13, 1989. She later married Floyd Horton on January 31, 1992, and they shared many years together until his passing on January 1, 2023. Doris was a faithful member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West. She spent many years working as a seamstress for Lorch's Manufacturing in West before continuing her craft independently. Outside of work, Doris found happiness in traveling, collecting birdhouses, and playing games with friends, creating special memories along the way. Above all, her family held a treasured place in her heart. She especially cherished time spent with her grandchildren, whose presence brought her great joy. Doris will be remembered for the love she shared with her family, the friendships she nurtured, and the many moments of togetherness that made life special. Her life was woven together with enduring family bonds, cherished traditions, and the everyday joys that often become our most precious memories.

Doris is also preceded in death by her parents; a step-son, Chuck Horton; and a brother, Fred Mechell.

Survivors include her children, Tim Bailey and wife Missy, and Jimmy Grmela and wife Maria, all of West; daughter-in-law, Kathleen Horton; grandchildren, Chad Bailey, Kelsey Bailey, Alexandra Talley and husband Brandon, Sean Grmela and wife Victoria, Noah Grmela, Michelle Ivy, Jessica Browning and husband Aaron, A.K. Horton, and Keith Horton and wife Hillary; several great-grandchildren; brothers, Jerry Mechell and wife Janie, Larry Mechell, and Terry Mechell and wife Julie; sister, Joanie Watson and husband Michael; sister-in-law, Barbara Mechell; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

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In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.

You are invited to share your thoughts and memories of Doris in our memorial guest book found at www.aderholdfh.com.