Teria Lynn Horton, age 62, passed away peacefully in her home on January 21, 2022. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on May 5, 1959. She is survived by her three children, Jareck (Jessica) Horton, Julian Horton, James Horton and their father Rex Horton. As well as her grandchildren, Michael, Sydney and Maxwell Horton, her brother Shannon (Rebecca) Leonard, her nieces Serena and Nevaeh Leonard, as well as her step nephew Trayvon Jasinski.

Her passion in life was her students at Kindercare. She loved them very much. Her colleagues and the parents of her students described her as always having a friendly smile and being encouraging and loving to the children.

Teria is proceeded in death by her parents, Anderson and Fannie Mitchum and Joan Leonard.

Friends and family are invited to Teria’s home going celebration held on Friday, February 4 at 11 a.m. at Hope Church (7477 145th Street W, Apple Valley, MN).