Grab the tissues and be encouraged by Wren:
Wren Elizabeth Horn peacefully left this earth to be with her Lord and Savior on September 22, 2012 in the comfort of her home in Waco, Texas. Her adoring family surrounded her as she entered the Kingdom of God.
Wren is survived by her devoted husband of twelve years, Brian Patrick Horn of Colleyville; their three children, Braden Patrick Horn, Eli Fletcher Horn, and Grace Elizabeth Horn; her parents, Pamela and Ben Robinson; her brothers and sisters, Graham Jesse Robinson (Tiffany), Brenner Avery Robinson, Emma Claire Robinson (Tim), Molly Ruth Robinson; her grandfather, Robert Brenner, Sr., her parents-in-law, Debbie and Pat Horn; her brother-in-law, Kevin Horn (Jordan); a nephew and nieces, Logan, Zoe, and Jade Wendt; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by Doug and Ruth Robinson and Elizabeth (Betty) Brenner.
Born in Red Rock, Texas, on October 25, 1977 in her home, Wren graduated from Bastrop High School in 1996 where she served as captain of the Honeybear Dance Team. She spent her childhood surrounded by her siblings and cherished the time spent with them as part of the Red Rock Youth Group where she met many of her closest childhood friends. Wren’s siblings describe her as having a special kindness of spirit about her, such that her brothers, Graham and Brenner, can’t recall ever being angry with her. Her sister, Emma, shares her brothers’ testimony that Wren was the most wonderful sister and Molly recalls how Wren always encouraged her faith, standing next to her as she accepted Christ with Wren by her side at a church camp.
Wren attended Texas State University (then Southwest Texas State University) and graduated in 2000 where she met her best friend and life partner, Brian, who would soon become her husband. They chose to have a short engagement, marrying on August 12, 2000, just four months following Brian’s proposal on Easter weekend of that year. Their Easter engagement was significant since they shared a love for and commitment to Christ that would shape their lives together. Wren told family and friends that she knew immediately that Brian was the man with whom she wanted to spend the rest of her life.
Wren and Brian spent eight years together before adding to their family. In the early years of their marriage, Wren was dedicated to her career at Procter & Gamble and they traveled extensively, with much of their travel devoted to mission trips and camp counseling. A mission trip to China was one of their most memorable journeys. Wren discovered a love of cooking and found herself uniquely skilled at family relocation, as she and Brian found themselves moving from San Marcos, Texas to Austin, Texas to Georgetown, Texas and back to Austin where they had their eldest child, Braden. Wren and Brian loved every city in which they lived and collected friends everywhere they went. The many friendships they formed have remained strong over the years. Wren adored being a mom and found her calling at home with her children despite originally thinking she would always pursue a career outside the home. While in Austin, Brian felt called to ministry and Wren eagerly and wholeheartedly supported his desire to serve the Lord. While Brian attended seminary and Wren devoted her time to Braden, they entered into ministry as a team in the spiritual sense, with Wren an equal partner in their mission to share their faith and devotion to God with others. Brian’s ministry would take them to churches in Austin, Texas, Santa Maria, California and most recently to Harris Creek Baptist Church in Waco, Texas. Their son, Eli, was born in California and Wren was pregnant with Grace when they moved to Waco and immediately learned of Wren’s challenging diagnosis of metastatic colon cancer. Their church and the larger Waco community rallied around their family in countless and immeasurable ways, serving them and meeting their needs tirelessly and without ceasing for more than a year.
Wren’s character could best be described by her willingness to compromise and sacrifice for whatever was in the best interest of her family, the fact that she knew exactly who she was with no pretense or apology, and that she was the embodiment of a strong, confident and Godly woman. She was defined by motherhood and by her devoted ministry at Brian’s side as his loving, supportive wife. It was not until Wren was ill in the hospital many years later that she would miss a wedding officiated by Brian, as she was by his side and his biggest supporter (advocate) throughout his career.
Wren most loved sharing time with her cherished family and inspired multitudes of people, friends and strangers alike, with her incredible faith and strength of character. She will be missed beyond any description or measure by her family and friends, and she has left an imprint on their hearts that will be felt the rest of their lives.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 29, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Columbus Avenue Baptist Church located at 1300 Columbus Avenue in Waco, Texas
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