Emily Halsey Prothro Van Horn Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Emily Halsey Prothro Van Horn of Minden, Louisiana, born in Shreveport, Louisiana, who passed away on May 25, 2023, at the age of 100, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Robert Brooks Van Horn; her son Robert Brooks Van Horn Jr.; her son-in-law John Wilbert; and her brothers, Claude Blanchard Prothro (Judy) and Randall Hunt Prothro (Nancy).
She is survived by: her children, Emily Van Horn Wilbert and Mark Van Horn (Toni); her daughter-in-law Karen Van Horn; her brother Carleton Prothro (Lois); and her grandchildren, Kristen Uter Mayeaux (Kenny), Brennan Uter (Ashley), Micah Van Horn, John Mark Van Horn (Erika), Linly Van Horn, Katherine Van Horn Schmidt (Micah), Robert Brooks Van Horn III (Genta) and Elissa Van Horn Robbins. She is also survived by many great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church in Baton Rouge or St. John's Episcopal Church in Minden.
