Delores Ann Horton, age 66, of Kaukauna, passed away at her home on November 20, 2021.

She was born to the union of Sadie Horton and the late Tommie Horton on March 29, 1955, in Chicago, IL. She grew up in Chicago where she attended Gage Park High School. At an early age, Delores attended Our Lady of Sorrow for several years, later attending Harper Ave COGIC and continued being a strong believer in Jesus Christ.

In December 1971, she gave birth to her one and only son, Jerome Horton. She loved being a manager for Church's Chicken on Chicago's west side. Before relocating to Wisconsin, she moved back home with her mother on Chicago's southside where she was a loving homemaker for several years.

After meeting the late Tyrone Reed, they decided to move to Milwaukee, WI, where Jerome later joined them. They made the decision to move to Green Bay, WI for a better life. Delores and Tyrone were together for 28 years before his death in 2013. Delores and Jerome eventually settled in Kaukauna, WI where he continued to be her caregiver until Delores made her transition.

Delores was an unpaid comedian who loved making people laugh. She was an avid music lover and loved to dance. Lois was very fashionable and loved helping others with fashion. She was a loyal and dedicated best friend and sister. Lois loved cooking, being a homemaker, and enjoyed spending time with her son.

Delores leaves to treasure many wonderful precious memories and is survived by her son, Jerome (Robin Heard) Horton; a loving mother, Sadie Horton; siblings: Beulah Horton-Jordan, Mary Horton-Homes, Patricia (Marvin) Brown, Jerry (Susan) Horton, Jacqueline (Artero) Tyler and Kimberly Horton; Lee (Victoria) Hooper, Laurie (Bennie) Jenkins, Sherri (Brian) Thompson; grandchildren: Tyrina, Montene', Jerome, Talisa, Javell, Camiya; a host of nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles and her friend/sister Annie "Tiny".

She was preceded in death by her father, Tommie Horton; partner Tyrone, two brothers; Tommie Jr. and Robert Earl.

Memorial Services for Delores will be held at 6 PM on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at Brettschneider Trettin-Nickel Funeral Chapel. Friends may visit the family from 4 – 6 PM.