Yvette Horner 1922 – 2018
Biography
Yvette Horner was born on September 22, 1922, in the Pyrenean town of Tarbes, France. Throughout her life, she dedicated herself to music, becoming a respected French musician whose work left a lasting impression on those who knew her art. Her passion for music shaped not only her personal identity but also contributed to the cultural landscape of her era.
Over nearly a century of life, Yvette witnessed tremendous change in France and the world. Her musical career spanned decades, during which she developed her craft and shared her talents with audiences. Despite the passage of time and the various challenges life presented, her commitment to her art remained a constant thread throughout her journey.
On June 11, 2018, Yvette Horner passed away in Courbevoie, a suburb of Paris. She was laid to rest at Saint John Cemetery in Tarbes, returning to the region where her life had begun. Her legacy endures through the memory of her contributions to French musical culture and in the hearts of those whose lives she touched through her dedication to her craft.
Cemetery Map
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