Ruthilee B. Horne, 87 of Scotland, MD passed away February 9, 2014 at Taylor Farms in Bushwood, MD. Born February 19, 1926 in Pennsylvania she was the daughter of 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 twenty years by Lincoln County Library in Mississippi.

She was actively involved for over fifteen years with her church in Brookhaven, MS. She volunteered many hours in the church library. She 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.

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

In addition to her parents and husband, she is also preceded in death by her grandson, Richard Barnes.

A Graveside Service will be held at a later date at Longstown Evangelical United Brethren Cemetery in Longstown, PA.

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

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.