Sallie Sue Houghton

1945 - 2012

Sallie Sue Houghton passed away Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012. Memorial service: 2 p.m. Monday at Weed-Corley-Fish, 2620 S. Congress Ave., Austin, with the Rev. Walt Brewer, her dear friend and pastor, officiating. She was born in Fort Worth on Dec. 10, 1945, to William "Bill" and Pauline Addieway. Although born in Fort Worth, she lived in Austin for most of her life and over the years was involved in the community as an activist, volunteer, advocate and residential realtor. Sallie will be remembered for her big heart, generosity of spirit and unconditional acceptance of those she cared about. She was in awe of the world and all it has to offer and loved to explore it. Whether that was getting in the car for a quick road trip or a big adventure to China or Morocco, she approached the exploration of life with the amazement and wonderment of a child. Sallie taught us all how to love big, live big and pay it forward. We will miss her. Survivors: Her beloved daughters, Debora Morris and Stephanie Bowman-Houghton, both of Austin; grandchildren, Philip Morris, Allison Morris, Gavino Morris III, Mikaylah Bowman and Ana Geismar-Bowman; cousins, Rena Engles and George Simpson Jr., whom she thought of as brother and sister; and a host of other family and dear friends.