Graveside services for Ruthilee B. Horne of Scotland, Md., will be held at a later date at Longstown Evangelical United Brethren Cemetery in Longstown, Pa. The Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md. is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Horne, 87, died Feb. 9, 2014, at Taylor Farms in Bushwood, Md. She was born Feb. 19, 1926, in Pennsylvania to the late Alexander Carlisle Bradner and Gertrude Viola Bradner.

In June 1944, Ruthilee married her late husband, George “Harold” Horne in Williamsport, Pa. They celebrated 40 years of marriage before his passing in 1984. She was employed as a librarian for 20 years by Lincoln County Library. She was actively involved for more than 15 years with her church. She volunteered many hours in the church library. She also enjoyed nature and spending time outside, which included backpacking through the Appalachian Mountains and the Shenandoah Trails. She was an avid gardener, both vegetable and flowers, and enjoyed making many types of floral arrangements. She loved animals and rescued many strays. She had an extensive collection of rocks. She also enjoyed the time she was able to spend with her great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her grandson, Richard Barnes.

She is survived by her son, George Michael Horne and his wife, Maryan, and her granddaughter, Rebecca Shaw, all of Scotland, Md. and her great-grandchildren, Christian Scott Shaw and Sierra Mae Shaw.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Welfare League, P.O. Box 160, Hollywood, MD 20636.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.