Elsie King Horner

Elsie King Horner, 94, of Mebane, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 26, 2026. Born in Alamance County, she was the daughter of the late Giles and Bessie Crawford. Elsie found joy in life's simple pleasures. She loved crocheting, and she enjoyed watching the birds from her home. Above all, she cherished her family and was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend whose love and kindness will be remembered by all who knew her.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Judy King Clark; and her grandson, Jonathan King.

Elsie is survived by her daughter, Nancy Murphy (Ronnie); her sons, Frankie King and Mike King; and her grandchildren, Ronnie Murphy Jr., Patrick Murphy, Steven Murphy (Lee-Ann), Ryan Murphy, Tabitha Murphy, Frankie Alan King, Sheila King, Gregory King, Ashton King, Brandon King, Jason Clark, and Matthew Clark.

A service will be held to honor her life on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, beginning at 2:00pm at McClure Funeral Home in Mebane. The family will receive friends at the funeral home an hour prior to the service beginning at 1:00pm. Burial will follow the service at Phillips Chapel Church Cemetery.