Louisville, Kentucky
USHER, AMELIA HOUVOURAS, 53, passed away Sunday, August 26, 2012 peacefully at her home in Louisville.
Amy was born in Huntington, WV, the youngest daughter of Andrew J. Houvouras Jr. and Patricia Hubbard Houvouras. She was a 1976 graduate of St. Joseph Central High School and graduated from the University of Kentucky in 1980.
She was an animal lover throughout her life, rescuing many stray dogs, cats and race horses. Her other activities included being one of the original volunteers for Kentucky Harvest, The Head Start Christmas Program and a supporter of New Vocations Race Horse Adoption Program. She was an enthusiastic snow skier, scuba diver, and cyclist. However, the center of Amy's life and source of her greatest joy was her family. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and friend.
Amy is preceded in death by her father, Andrew J. Houvouras Jr., Huntington, WV; and her mother-in-law, Polly Fowler, Paducah, KY.
Amy is survived by her husband, Alan; sons, Ryan and Patrick, Louisville; her mother, Patricia Houvouras, Huntington, WV; her siblings, Drew Houvouras (Jane), Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Tom Houvouras and Rick Houvouras, Huntington, WV, Anne Houvouras, West Palm Beach, FL, Mary Houvouras Noel (James), Lexington, KY, and Jack Houvouras, Huntington, WV; her father-in-law, William Usher Sr. (Ginger), Paducah, KY; and her brother-in-law, William Usher Jr., Louisville; 15 nieces and nephews, and a host of great nieces and nephews and cousins.
Her funeral service will be held Saturday, September 1, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. at the outdoor chapel of Cave Hill Cemetery, 701 Baxter Avenue, Louisville.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in Amy's honor to New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program (www.horseadoption.com) or Highland Park Community Development Corp., 3500 Shanks Lane Louisville, Kentucky 40216.
Highlands Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
I continue to think of Amy and regret not seeing her more since we moved. I think often of you guys and pray for you! Hope to see you guys when we get back to Louisville or you come to Charlotte.
Mark and Wanda Hatch
September 23, 2012
I worked with Amy on the Mid America Truck Show. She was a wonderful person. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Tammy Risen, Holiday Inn Hurstbourne.
September 06, 2012
Alan, Ryan and Patrick, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this journey of loss. Remember that God still loves and cares for you all.
Reverend Elaina Burks
Nate & Elaina Burks
August 31, 2012 | Shelbyville, KY
I was a childhood friend of Amys and so remember her as such a tremendous spirit and fun loving friend. My thoughts and prayers are with her family at this very difficult time.
Jill Macel Grimes
August 31, 2012 | Columbus, OH
Alan,
She was such a wonderful and beautiful person. She will be missed by all. I am sorry not to be able to be with you Saturday. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and family that day.
Paula
August 31, 2012 | Paducah
So deeply sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Sam Tougher
Sam Tougher
August 31, 2012 | Louisville, KY
I was so sorry to hear about Amy.. My thoughts and prayers are with her and her family . She was such a beautiful girl... Jeanne Macel Mueller
August 30, 2012
Alan and childern i only met her once she was such a warm and giving lady so sorry for your loss you all are in my thoughts and prayers susie payne
susie payne chevalier
August 30, 2012 | Louisville, KY
Alan, Ryan & Patrick ... My heart goes out to you. Amy is a beautiful soul and I will cherish the time I spent getting to know Amy and each of you.
Taylor Smith
August 30, 2012 | Indianapolis, IN