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Julia Houston Obituary
San Angelo
Julia A. Pinching Houston, 54, of San Angelo, Texas, completed her earthly assignments and moved to her heavenly home on Aug. 23, 2016.
Julie was born in Portsmouth, Virginia, on March 26, 1962, to Phillip and Vivian Pinching.
She married Tom Houston May 23, 1981. Julie graduated from Cadillac High School in Cadillac, Michigan, in 1981. She loved her children and sacrificed material things so she could be a stay-at-home mom during the formative years. Julie was employed by San Angelo ISD including 14 years as the Bowie Elementary secretary and five years as a Special Ed Paraprofessional at Reagan Elementary. Julie had the gift of gab that even broke the technology barrier, as friends could often identify her text messages without even looking by the multiple text tones! Julie enjoyed time with friends, cooking, traveling, and especially bragging about her family. She was a member of Glen Meadows Baptist Church.
Julie had a beautiful smile and contagious laughter. Her caring nature was a special gift to those who were hurting and in need. She often gave of herself serving, listening and encouraging others, while she herself was in pain. Although she did not understand why she had to suffer and fight so hard, Julie accepted that Christ her Savior had a purpose.
Julie is survived by her husband, Tom Houston; son Michael Houston (Jennifer) of San Antonio; daughter Erica Benavidez of Lubbock; son Christopher Houston (Elizabeth) of San Angelo; grandchildren Trevon and McKaylen Benavidez of Lubbock; and sister Donna Jo Pinching of Cadillac, Michigan.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, 2016, at Harper Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, at Glen Meadows Baptist Church. Graveside burial will follow in Fairmount Cemetery.
Memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of San Angelo, Inc.
A special thanks goes to doctors Joyce O'Shaughnessy, Scott Cheek, James Studt, Chris Barnett and their staff.
Family and friends may share condolences and sign the online register book for Julia at harper-funeral home.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Julia Houston
Raoul and Penny Gamache
August 29, 2016
Tom,
Raoul and I just heard. I am so sorry. I had no idea y'all were going through all of this. Praying for you and your sweet family. Remembering her laugh and how funny she was. Loving you.
Richard Hehs
August 27, 2016
Michael ,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Praying for your family!
Christy Bright
August 27, 2016
I feel very blessed knowing Julie and working with her at Bowie Elementary. She kept us laughing and had a great energy that anybody would be drawn to. Funny, smart, witty and a great friend that will be missed dearly..her laugh was worth a million! Praying for the Houston family.~Christy Bright
Julie, myself, and my girls in 2011.
Rachel Bender
August 27, 2016
Julie was the first person we met at Bowie and she made us feel welcome. She will always have a special in our hearts. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Diane Paul
August 27, 2016
I remember Julie well, always a smile, positive, bubbly personality. My thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Tricia Varquera
August 26, 2016
To Julie's family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I was privileged to have worked with Julie for a short time at Bowie and was glad to been able to have had her as a friend. RIP Julie ...
August 26, 2016
Hallie Johnson Bart's mom bless you all,lam so sorry for your lose!
Steve & Lana Gill
August 24, 2016
There was never a more fun, encouraging and supportive colleague than Julie. Always welcoming and attentive to others, she made Bowie Elementary School a special place for us and many others. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Houstons.
August 24, 2016
As Christopher stated, "Jesus wept"
Our thoughts, prayers and love are with each of you. Julie lived a courageous and loving life. And, she will forever be in our hearts.
Our love to all.
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