Maiden L. Horton, age 89 of Carrollton, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2013 at her residence. She was born February 25, 1924 in Carrollton, Georgia, the daughter of the late Leonard H. Patterson and Vera P. Green Patterson. She was a LPN, having worked for the medical community in Carrollton. She was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church and a member of the Faith Sunday School Class. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Winston Alvin Horton, son, Billy Andrew Horton, five sisters and four brothers. Survivors include daughters and sons in law: Lynn & Terry Teel and Sue & Max Miller, all of Carrollton; brother, Connie Patterson of Carrollton; grandchildren: Phyllis Luttrell, Max Miller, Jr., Beth Carnes, John Miller, Emily Leak, Brian Horton and Brett Teel; and fifteen great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, October 6, 2013 at 2:00 PM from Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel with Dr. J. Howard Cobble, Dr. Jimmy Gentry and Mrs. Helen Jackson officiating. Those serving as pallbearers will be Brett Teel, Duane Patterson, Steve Lassetter, David Lassetter, David Leak and Adam Oliver. Interment will follow in Carroll Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Crazy Horse School, ATTN: Tiffany Lamont, Business Manager, P. O. Box 260, Wanblee, SD, 57577; Tanner Hospice, 110 Dixie Street, Carrollton, GA 30117; or Tabernacle Soup Kitchen, 100 Tabernacle Drive, Carrollton, GA 30117. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, October 5, 2013 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.martin-hightower.com. Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel of Carrollton has charge of the arrangements.