Melinda Jene Horne

Melinda Jene Horne, age 45, passed away on September 9, 2025.

Melinda was born in Alvarado, Texas, a daughter of the late Roger Horne and Vickie Tucker Horne. Melinda embraced life with passion and joy. Whether it was the thrill of the racetrack, a game of pool, the world of fashion and art, or the art of decorating, she found delight in many things. Yet, her true passion was singing, a talent that once earned her a spot on American Idol. Above all, Melinda’s heart belonged to her children and grandchildren, and she took immense pride in her daughters. She will be lovingly remembered as a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, and her absence will be deeply felt by everyone fortunate enough to know her.

Left behind to cherish her memory are her daughters; Taysia Horne, Dailyn Clemmons and Bryleigh Kelly, her brothers; Darby Tucker, Marty Horne, Matt Horne, and his wife Samantha, her sisters; Tracy Bentley and her husband, James, Dana Hill and her husband, Adam, and her grandchildren; Kenlie Carraway, Aspen Flowers, Shyleigh Horne, and Maveryck Pearson.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister Melisa Horne and her brother Mark Horne.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 2:00 pm in the Bullock Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Sammy Geddings officiating.  The burial will immediately follow the service in the Green Acres Assembly of God Cemetery.

A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service, on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, from 1:00-2:00 pm at Bullock Funeral Home.

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The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the arrangements.

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