| Graduation Year | Class of 1964 |
| Date of Passing | May 03, 2016 |
| About | Elizabeth “Libby” Horne Capel, 69, of Nacogdoches, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, in Nacogdoches. She was born on June 1, 1946 in Longview, Texas to James Ira Horne, Sr. and Mozelle Pool Horne. Funeral Services will be held for Libby on Friday, May 6, 2016 at 11:00 AM at the Nacogdoches Civic Center with Bro. Nathan Mayfield officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery in Nacogdoches. Visitation will be on Thursday, May 5, 2016 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Laird Funeral Home. Libby graduated from Longview High School and began her college career at S.F.A.S.U. There she met Charles Capel at the snack bar area. Charles soon enlisted in the United States Military and served in Vietnam. Charles was on leave for a brief time and it was then he decided to ask Libby for her hand in marriage. Of course she said yes, and Charles returned to Vietnam to finish his tour there. After his discharge, Charles and Libby were married at First Christian Church in Longview. The couple moved to Houston for work and remained there until 1977. At this time, they traveled to Nigeria which they called home for two years before returning to Houston. In 1983, Libby’s family required her and Charles’ attention, so the two answered the call of duty and moved to Atlanta, Texas in order to better serve the needs of family. Their compassionate and caring hearts carried them to do the same for Charles’ family in 1995 when they moved to Nacogdoches, where they would remain. Libby lived a life of service to her family, her friends, her community, her country, and to everyone she met. For 51 years, she was a peace officer and a faithful member of the East Texas Peace Officer Association, as well as the Nacogdoches Peace Officer Association. She also worked as a dispatcher at Atlanta Police Department, Cass County Sheriff’s Office, and Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s office. There was not a time in her life where she was not serving others. She was the epitome of selflessness. Although her life was dedicated to others, no greater joy filled her heart than her grandchildren! They were the light of her life and she treasured every single second spent with them. Libby was kept in line very well by her best friends, Linda and Rose. The trio was referred to as the “three stooges” and wherever one was, all three could be found. Libby was known for pinching your ears when you got in trouble and she might catch you under the arm too! No matter what, you could rest assured it was done out of love. She is survived by beloved husband, Charles Arthur Capel, of Nacogdoches; son, Anthony Kevin Capel of Nacogdoches; daughter, Alicia Kaye Capel Kerss and husband, Craig of Nacogdoches; brother, James Ira Horne, Jr. and wife, Patricia of Atlanta, Texas; and grandchildren, Sierra Nicole Capel and Colt and Clay Kerss, all of Nacogdoches. She is preceded in death by her parents, James Ira Horne, Sr. and Mozelle Pool Horne. |
