MANSFIELD, Mass. — Elizabeth A. (Olsen) Horn, 94, of Mansfield, formerly of Plymouth, Hyannis and Reading, Mass., passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, April 5, 2019.

She was the beloved wife of the late Emanuel L. Horn, to whom she was wed for 65 years at the time of his death in 2012.

Born in Cape Elizabeth on Aug. 31, 1924, she was a loving daughter of the late Lawrence and Elizabeth (Moran) Olsen.

Betty grew up in Cape Elizabeth, and was a graduate of Cape Elizabeth High School. She furthered her studies, graduating with an associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Middlesex Community College. She had made her home in Mansfield for the past year and previously resided in Plymouth, Hyannis and Reading.

Mrs. Horn was a dedicated homemaker to her adoring family and was the former owner and operator of the Sandra Lane Nursery School in Reading for 20 years.

Betty’s family was truly the focal point and center of her life. She had a special love for children and the great outdoors. She enjoyed times spent at the ocean and especially spending time with her grandchildren.

She was the devoted mother of Lawrence O. Horn of Sweden, Brian D. Horn of Mansfield, Mass., the late Stephen R. Horn and the late Jeffrey W. Horn. She was the cherished grandmother of six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was the dear sister of Gloria Watson of Portland, and the late Kathleen LaCombe.

Visiting hours were held on Saturday, April 13, from 3 to 6 p.m., at the Sherman & Jackson Funeral Home, 55 North Main Street, Mansfield. Burial will be private.

To send her family a message of condolence, please visit www.shermanjackson.com

In lieu of flowers, donations in Elizabeth’s memory may be made to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.