Charlotte Kay Van Horn, 56, of Vidor, died Tuesday, January 26, 2016. She was born on January 31, 1959, to Gloria Ann Merendino and Morris Merendino, Jr., in Beaumont, Texas. Charlotte was owner and operator of Merc DryWall LLC.

Survivors include her husband of thirty-nine years, Richard Lee Van Horn; sons, Richard Eric Van Horn and his wife, Christy, of Lumberton and Marcus Lee Van Horn and Ashley; brother, Morris Wayne Merendino and his wife, Paula, of Beaumont; grandchildren, Kaydance Morgan Van Horn and Kennedy Ann Van Horn; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Gloria and Morris Merendino; sister, Gwen Griffith; and grandparents, Thelma and Morris Merendino, Sr. and Hazel and Clarence Williams.

A Rosary for Mrs. Van Horn will be recited at 6:00 p.m., with her gathering to follow until 8:00 p.m., Friday, January 29, 2016, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 30, 2016, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 1600 North Main Street, Vidor. Her interment will follow at Hillebrandt Cemetery, Beaumont.