Obituaries

Imogene Irene Horn (nee McQueen), age 90, of Covington, KY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

Jeanne was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother and homemaker. A woman who was orphaned at the age of eight along with four siblings, she became a surrogate mother to three of her younger siblings, the youngest two years old.

She is survived by her loving children, Kimberly A. Horn Paine (Rigaud), John Stacey Horn (Mary) and Kelly Diane McQueen (Gustavo Arguello); grandchildren, Emily and Leah Horn, Luke and Niko Arguello, and Samantha Horn; and 1 great-grandchild.

Imogene was preceded in death by her dear husband, John William Horn (2014); son, Stephen Mark Horn; siblings, Thelma Pearl Martin (2000), Charles Edward McQueen (1987), Elizabeth Ann “Wanda” Saylor and Shirley McQueen Thurmond.

Jeanne was especially proud of her family ‘s heritage with at least 22 known Revolutionary War Patriots - Over Mountain Men, as well as the War of 1812, and the American Civil War. Her Great Grandfather a KY mounted sharp shooter, was in Andersonville prison twice, released in a prisoner swap once.

Visitation will be held at Middendorf Funeral Home on Friday, October 9, 2026 from 11:00 AM until the Funeral Service begins at 12:00 noon. Mausoleum entombment will immediately follow at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens.

Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and/or ASPCA. She took in many strays, some she kept some she found homes for, dogs, cats, kids, it didn’t matter. They hit the jackpot when they found her. She had an exceptional love for all animals, flowers, and gardening; she will be greatly missed.