of Paragould, AR
June 13, 1941 - April 11, 2012
Hettie Houchin, age 70, of Paragould, passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born June 13, 1941 at Grenada, MS to David and Velma Malone McKenzie. Mrs. Houchin was a homemaker and a member of the Finch Baptist Church. She loved crafts, reading, playing games and cards.
Mrs. Houchin was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Beuron McKenzie.
Survivors include her husband, Leo Houchin; three daughters, Vicky Hickman, St. Louis, MO, Carolyn Russell, Enid, OK, and Donna Kirby, Paragould; eight grandchildren, Brandon and Jeff Hickman, Brittany Mathis, Justin Ward, Sarah Russell, Meghan Russell, Brandi Sparks and Hunter Bowers; three great grandchildren; five brothers, John McKenzie, Buford McKenzie, Burl McKenzie, Gerald McKenzie, and Bob McKenzie; and three sisters, Eva McKenzie, Norma Kirk, and Janie Bassham.
Visitation will be Saturday from 5-7 pm at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 W. Washington Avenue in Jonesboro.
Funeral services will be 2 pm Sunday at the Finch Baptist Church with Bro. Terry Gage officiating. Burial will follow at Marked Tree Cemetery.
Brandon Hickman will serve as honorary pallbearer.
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6 Condolence(s)
Dave and Patsy Church
Sunday, April 15, 2012
We send our deepest sympathy to Leo and all the family. We were blessed to have known Hettie. She was a very special lady, beautiful through and through. She leaves us all with wonderful memories of her genuine sweet nature and loving compassion for others. Leo and all the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
MaudieSteele
Saturday, April 14, 2012
I'm sorry for your loss. Maudie
Anna Wanhala
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Mr. Houchin, Donna, Dean, Brandi and Hunter~
Please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Mrs. Houchin was a special spirit.
May you find comfort in knowing she has gone home to live in God's house.....and life is sweet forever more.
God bless you now and always.
Love, Anna
Marsau Family
Friday, April 13, 2012
Carolyn-we just wanted to you know that we are so sorry for your loss and we are thinking of you and your family.
Voy and Stephanie Gillentine
Friday, April 13, 2012
Mr. Leo, Donna, Carolyn, and Vicky,
We were so saddened to hear that Mrs. Hettie had passed away. She was such a precious, kind lady. She will be missed by many. Please accept our deepest sympathy and love.
Voy, Stephanie, Cole, Clay, and Cody Gillentine
Patty Houchin Walker
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Uncle Leo, Vicky, Carolyn & Donna, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Our Lord will carry you all through this very diffucult time. Please know we are here for you and will be in the days to come. I am sure Aunt Hettie and my daddy have already had a conversation.It is so good to know that the Lord has promised us, that one day we will see our loved ones again. GOD BLESS you all.