Guynith J. Hornback, 78, of Monon, Indiana, died on Friday, July 7, 2023, at 4:34 p.m. in the Indiana University Arnett Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana, with her family by her side.
Guynith was born on Tuesday, September 5, 1944, in Monon, Indiana, to Willis B. Cade and Dixie A. (DeVault) Cade. They both preceded her in death.
On November 21, 1964, she married David D. Hornback, they later divorced, and he preceded her in death on April 15, 2004.
Guynith was born and raised in Monon, Indiana. She was a 1962 graduate of Monon High School of Monon, Indiana. She then went on to attend college at the Fort Wayne Business College in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Guynith had worked for last part of her work career she had worked with Dr. Nancy Bayly of Rensselaer as her receptionist. Retiring after twenty plus years and worked at Indiana Beach for lots of years in the Bath House. She was a member of the Guernsey Church of the Brethren of rural Monticello, Indiana. Guynith enjoyed baking, cooking, crocheting, and anything crafty. She was most known for spending time with grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Guynith is survived by her, children, Shane (husband Mike) Powell of Wolcott, Indiana, Rodney (wife Vivian) Hornback of Monon, Indiana, Jarret (wife Kim) Hornback of Monon, Indiana, grandchildren, Alicia (husband Justin) Perrey of Danville, Indiana, Lancelot Beck of Lafayette, Indiana, Abigail (husband Anthony) Watkins of Brookston, Indiana, Chloe Hornback of Rensselaer, Indiana, Cole Hornback of Monon, Indiana, Chelsea Hornback of Rensselaer, Indiana, Kayla Hornback of Monon, Indiana, Spencer Powell of West Lafayette, Indiana, Wyatt Hornback of Monon, Indiana, great grandchildren, Benjamin Perrey, Amarisa Perrey, Alexander Perrey, Ramya Jackson, Noella Haley, Dishawn Haley, Leon Hornback, siblings, Willcina Tiede of Monon, Indiana, Millena Eckert of Monon, Indiana, several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousin, and friends.
Guynith was preceded in death by her parents, Willis B. & Dixie A. (DeVault) Cade.
A gathering of family and friends will be held on Friday, July 14, 2023, from 12:00 (noon) until the time of service at 2:00 p.m. at the Miller-Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana.
A Celebration of life service will be held on Friday, July 14, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at the Miller-Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana with Pastor Dana Hood officiating.
Burial will follow at the Bedford Cemetery of rural Monon, Indiana.
Memorial donations may be given to the Monon Library or the Monon Fire Department in honor of Guynith's life. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home or can be mailed to 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana 47960 C/O Hornback Family.
Miller-Roscka Funeral Home is blessed to be assisting the family during this time.