Margaret Agnes Horton, 83, a lifelong resident of Hyde Park, New York died on Monday, January 2, 2023 with her family by her side.

Born April 14, 1939, in Poughkeepsie, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Phillips and Agnes Winifred Dibble Phillips.

After graduating from Poughkeepsie High School, Margaret went on to work for IBM in Poughkeepsie until she retired at the age of 75, working her way up from a secretary to becoming a project manager.

She married Neal Horton on February 22, 1959 at the Washington Street Methodist Church in Poughkeepsie. Mr. Horton predeceased her on October 8th, 2005.

Margaret was a member of the Hyde Park United Methodist Church since 1963, and enjoyed being socially involved in many organizations, including the Hyde Park Historical society where she served as a board member before retiring; Vassar Brothers Institute board member; and the Gretna Garden Club.

She also loved playing bridge, golfing and traveling to watch sporting events whenever any member of her family had a game.

She is survived by her son Rick Horton and his wife Ann of St. Louis, MO, and their children, Jen and her fiancé Chris Gray, and Drew; son David Horton and his wife Jenny of LaGrange, and their children, Kelsey and husband Will Bruey, and Matt; and daughter; Cindy Andrus and husband Eddie of Adel, IA, and their children Michael and wife Callie, Brittany, Ashley, and David.

Calling hours will be from 4 PM to 7 PM on Friday, January 6, 2023, at Sweet's Funeral Home, 4365 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY 12538.

A Funeral Service will be at 10 AM on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at the Hyde Park United Methodist Church, 1 Church St, Hyde Park, NY 12538.

Burial will follow in the family plot at Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery, Poughkeepsie, NY.

Margaret's family respectfully requests memorial donations to the Hyde Park United Methodist Church

Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park.

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