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Mrs. Houston, of Charlotte, passed from this life on Saturday, January 29, 2011 at Presbyterian Hospital.
Funeral service will be held on Thursday at 1:00 p.m. at Greater Salem Church. Visitation will be from 12 to 1:00 p.m. at the church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Houston was a member of Greater Salem Church where she served in the Missionary Department, Jubilee Chorus, Deaconess Ministry and the Mothers of Zion. She was a member of the Mt. Peace Association. In addition, she was a member of the Friendly Few Club.
Survivors are her daughter, Mrs. Patricia Ann Buford, a son, Leon Houston, Jr. (Daisy), grandchildren, Grover L. Buford (Sharon), Pamela Buford Foster, Kim Adams, Stephanie Ray (J.B.), Andre Phronebarger, Maurice Phronebarger, and Felicia Phronebarger, and great-grandchildren.
Grier Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
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jade Harris
February 4, 2011
Mrs. Houston was a beautiful Christian woman. She and my mom were very good friends and they both were true women of God. I will miss her.
Jamarl Clark
February 3, 2011
I am, Jamarl Clark the great grandson of Mary Houston. It was a honor and blessing to have encounter such a sweet spirit like Grandma Mary. I recall always seeing Grandma Mary in church as a child and her greeting me with a SMILE, HUG, and most of all a KISS on the cheek. Let Grandma Mary's love be an example for the world that God is indeed LOVE. Let us embrace one another with joy like my Grandma Mary did. Let her legacy live through us!
Love you Grandma Mary
CLARENCE & PAT DAVIS
February 2, 2011
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Ronald & Vanessa Nelson & Bryant Family
February 2, 2011
Pat and Houston Family,
Deepest sympathies to all of you on the loss of your mother. Know that you are in our thoughts always and we love you.
May God be with you during your bereavement. His love will help you to get through.
EVELYN WITHERS
February 2, 2011
LEON & PAT THE WITHERS FAMILY SENDS OUR PRAYER & LOVE TO YOU ALL ON THE LOSS OF A BEAUTIFUL LADY MAY GOD BLESS
Steve Miller
February 2, 2011
Pat,
I am truly sorry for the loss of your mother; especially so soon after the loss of your beloved husband, Grover. Please know that my prayers are with you and your family at this time. May the Lord bless and comfort each of you as only He can do.
I have many fond memories of our Union Carbide family from the late 60's and early 70's: You, Leon and Buford (Grover) are certainly a part of those memories.
In Christ's Love,
Steve Miller
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