Mae Alice Horton (known as Bootsie), 81, of New Haven, CT passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024. She was born in Newark, NJ to the late Edward and Maybel Weems on July 10, 1942. She was educated in the Newark School System and graduated from Southside High School.
Bootsie retired from Pratt & Whitney after 20+ years and KX Industries, LLC after 10+ years as a Quality Control Specialist.
Family was essential to Bootsie and she valued her time with them. She was an avid reader and enjoyed watching the Game Show Network and crime/investigator shows such as NCIS. She also enjoyed cheering for her grandson at football games, yelling, “break their ankles, Jay.”
Bootsie was predeceased by her daughter, JoAnn Horton; grandson, Gregory Jenkins, Jr.; brothers, Edward “Junior” Weems and James “Skeet” Weems; and sister, Mamie “Peaches” Weems. She leaves to cherish her memory, husband, Samuel McElveen; granddaughters, Lakisha Hatcher, Vonne Horton, and Tova Jenkins; great-grandchildren, Lemuel Hatcher, Jr., Michael Gaskins, LeJay Hatcher, Lenden Hatcher, Tremain Jenkins, and Legacy Jenkins; grandson-in-law, Lemuel Hatcher; and stepson, Demetrius Thomas and family. Special acknowledgment of the Weems, Bridges, Bynum and Jenkins families; and special friends Michale Morrell and Annette Smith. The family would like to thank Mike and Annette for being wonderful friends.
Her life was celebrated Saturday, April 6, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, 1287 Chapel St, New Haven. CT 06511. To leave a message of comfort for the Horton family, please visit, www.hkhfuneralservices.com. To order flowers, please visit, www.hkhfuneralservices.com.
Message to Family
Do not cry for me, for I am now at rest. Allow my spirit to be in your hearts and my memory provide you delight. Yes, I was a firecracker while here on Earth, so with knowing that, make me proud as you continue on. Be bold in your journey and better than you were yesterday. And remember, you now have this firecracker of an angel watching over you. Love you all so very much.