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1937
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2019
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Alice Houston Obituary
Mother Alice was educated in the public schools of Liberty County School System. She was a homemaker, excellent cook and she took great pride in taking care of her family.
At an early age, she accepted Christ and for many years she was a member of Long Reach New Church of Christ in Riceboro, Georgia. She later moved her membership where she served faithfully to assist her husband in the ministry at The Way of Holiness Church in Riceboro, Georgia.
He was joined in holy matrimony to Bishop Isaiah "Bubba" Houston, Jr. on April 23, 1955. To this union ten children were born and one son Joe Louis Houston Sr. preceded her in death.
The joy of her life was her loving and devoted husband of 64 years, Bishop Isaiah Houston, Jr. Her children: Lawrence Hines and Margie Roberts of Hinesville, GA; Eva Edwards of Allenhurst, GA; Blake Houston of Pine View, Arkansas; Elder Charlie (Joann) Houston, Ridgeland, S.C.; Donell Huston, Augusta, GA; Sylvania Houston, Ellabell, GA, Carroll Houston and Elder Tommie Houston of Riceboro, GA; Samuel Houston, Savannah, GA and step daughter: Debra Pickett of Jesup, GA; Daughter in law: Juanita Houston Murray (Albert) Bluffton, S.C.; one Brother: Earl Hines of Brooklyn, N.Y., three Sisters: Ollie Mae Smith, Savannah, GA, Sherry Baker, Allenhurst, GA and Prophetess Lorene (George) Bacon of Riceboro, GA; Brothers in Laws and Sister in Laws: Evangelist Alfredia Williams of Ludowici, GA, Prophetess Juanita Bryant of Riceboro, GA and Jean Martin Hines of Madison, GA. Five brothers in laws: George Stevens of Savannah, GA, Elder Abel Huston of Riceboro, GA, Elder Rufus (Katie) Huston, Deacon Jimmie (Susie) Huston and Deacon William (Mary) Huston all of New York; 34 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren, a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, church members other relatives and friends.
The final call home came on Sunday, September 8, 2019.
Services will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Kingdom Church of Christ (Formerly known as Jr. Church of Christ), 122 Retreat Road, Riceboro, Georgia 31323
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Memories and Condolences
for Alice Houston
Lillian Banks
September 14, 2019
God bless you and your family
Form Deloach's family and Banks
Family
Collatta Fields
September 13, 2019
My Condolences. To absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
Harvey Lovett
September 13, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Min. Nadine Richardson
September 13, 2019
To Bishop Houston and family of the late Mother Alice Houston. You have lost a beautiful Rose out of God's Flower Garden, but we all know that your lost is Heaven's gain. To the children you had a lovely smiling mother who always gave encouraging words. I will keep you in my prayers because I know the grief of losing one. Pray fully Submitted, Minister Nadine Richardson and the Trinity Outreach Ministries. Apostle W. Ross, Pastor
Lekeysha Bentley
September 12, 2019
Grandma, I love you and will miss you dearly.
Bishop Theodore and Evangelist Bacon
September 12, 2019
Prayers and condolences to my Uncle,Bishop Isaiah Houston and Family .
Ronald LeCounte
September 12, 2019
Growing up in the Riceboro community everyone knew Mr.Bubba and Mrs.Alice Houston. They are prime examples of how people should live there lives,with love of GOD and man. Job well done. Deepest sympathy to the family.
Nathaniel and Brenda L. Williams Walthour
September 11, 2019
To the Houston family. Mother Alice was such a Beautiful Woman of God. She always had an encouraging words to say to me when we see each other. I admire her beautiful smile and sweet spirit. My prayers and condolences are with you and the family. May God give each and everyone of you strength and comfort during your time of bereavement.
Rick Mathew
September 11, 2019
Aunt Sissy I will truly miss you but I know that you are at rest now, no more pain and suffering we love you 'Rest"
Annie West-Roberts and the entire West Family Family
September 11, 2019
We would like to share our deepest sympathy with the Houston family. Mother Houston was a sweet and kind women of God who made us feel right at home when we visited their church and we enjoyed the sweet conversations we shared when we saw her in the streets. Just remember that God knows and he will be with you all to strengthen your hearts and minds during your time of bereavement and always.
September 11, 2019
Josiah blanding
Sandra Smith
September 11, 2019
Aunt Alice I will truly miss you. I will always treasure my memories of you as a child. Especially, our visits and climbing your tree to pick pears. I am so blessed, that I was able to see you this July.
My Condolences, and prayers to the Family.
Rest in Heavenly Peace My Angel!❤❤
Your niece,
Sandra Smith ( New Jersey) ❤❤❤ and her
(Husband and son) , Anthony and Tavis. ❤
Thomas Walker
September 10, 2019
May the Grace of God rest mightily upon the Houston family at this grevious time. Mother Hines has completed her course and is resting from all her labours. Be blessed in Jesus Mighty Name.
Joe & Connie Hasty
September 10, 2019
We enjoyed those conversations we shared with Mrs. Alice while we sat on her front porch. She was a sweet lady, soft spoken and we loved her smiles.
Our condolences are with the entire family. (our family) May those cherished memories of Mrs. Alice will always remain in your hearts.
Georgia Holliday
September 10, 2019
Aunt Sissy, You will always live in our hearts and prayers. You are truly going to be missed!
September 10, 2019
Our condolences to the entire Houston family.
Cedric & Odessa Rice, Hinesville, GA
Rev ollie Mae
September 10, 2019
To The Houston Family I'm sending my condolences to the family may God kept you all wrap up in his arms, be strong God got you, he will not put more on you than you can handle.
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