Carol Ann Kixmiller Horton

Carol Ann Kixmiller Horton, 52, of Fletcher, North Carolina was welcomed into the loving arms of our Lord on July 26, 2012. Carol was the daughter of the late William and Patricia Kixmiller. She was born on February 6, 1960 in Vincennes, Indiana. In 1974, she relocated with her family to Fort Myers, Florida. Upon graduation from Fort Myers High School, Carol earned a B.S. in Elementary Education from the University of South Florida. Later in her educational career, Carol completed the rigorous process that allowed her to earn her National Board Certification. Carol is survived by her husband, James Horton, of Fletcher, NC; three children: Emily Salgado, Corey Beth Horton, and Caleb Horton, of Fletcher, NC; two sisters: Janet Pineau, of Ft. Myers, FL., and Beth Knox (Jim), of Sayreville, NJ; and one brother: Fred Kixmiller (Candy), of Danville, KY. Robert Louis Stevenson wrote; "Judge each day not by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Carol had many glorious days; she was a person who spent her life lovingly planting and nurturing the seeds of knowledge, caring, and friendship. Carol began her professional career teaching at Quail Hollow Elementary in Tampa, Florida. In 1999, Carol moved to Asheville, North Carolina where she continued to enrich the lives of numerous kindergarten and first grade children at Glen Arden Elementary. Whether dressed as the zany Magic School Bus science teacher, Ms. Frizzle, costumed as Shrek, or simply appearing in her normal teacher attire, Carol instilled a love for learning in the hearts of the young. Through her Christian fellowship, Carol shared her love for the Lord, touched the lives of many individuals, and acquired many lasting friendships. The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to the many friends and extended family members who supported us through their prayers and thoughtful acts of kindness. At Carol's request, her body has been donated to science. A Celebration of Life for Carol will be held on Sunday, July 29, at 3:00 p.m. at Arden Presbyterian Church. Her family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:45 p.m. Sunday at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family is accepting donations for the following: Manna Food Bank, 627 Swannanoa River Rd, Asheville, NC 28805; Eblen Charities of WNC, 50 Westgate Parkway, Asheville, NC 28806. Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is assisting the family.