Ella Mae Fleenor "Toby" Houser

Ella Mae Fleenor "Toby" Houser obituary, Kingsport, TN

Ella Mae Fleenor "Toby" Houser

Ella Houser Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 24, 2012.
Ella Mae "Toby" Fleenor Houser Ella Mae "Toby" Fleenor Houser, age 93, went to be with Jesus and family members July 21, 2012, at Wexford House. Toby was a life-long resident of the area. She was retired from the Sullivan County Board of Education and was a lifetime member of Blountville Christian Church. Toby was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Ralph Houser; brothers, Joe Fleenor, Dave Fleenor and infant William Fleenor; three sisters, Mary King, Virginia Singleton and Nora Bess Fleenor; step-daughter, Geraldine Rosenbalm. Survivors include one daughter, Marlene Delores "Dee" Gonce and husband, Don of Kingsport; one son, Steve Houser and companion, Gay McDavid of Jonesboro; eight grandchildren, Don Gonce Jr. of Springfield, Miss., Michael Gonce of Kingsport, Lee Houser and wife, Becca of Asheville, N.C., Tiffany Houser of Chattanooga, Tenn., Linda Greer of Bristol, Becky Bridwell of Texas, Lewis Bridwell of Texas, Robbie Rosenbalm of Blountville; seven great-grandchildren; two sister-in-laws, Ruth Fleenor of Bluff City, Lucile Malone of Blountville; several nieces and nephews. The family will received friends Monday, from 5 until 7 p.m. at East Lawn Funeral Home, with funeral services that followed at 7 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Officiating were Michael Gonce, Pastor Dwight Shaffer and Pastor Mike Beverly. Visitation will also be welcomed at the home of D. Gonce at any time. Burial will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Blountville Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Tony Barger, David Carr, Bobby Carr, Dicky King, David Houser, Charles Peltier, Dennis Houser, Don Gonce Jr. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Don Barger, Jeff Barger, Rick Malone, Morgan Houser and Buddy King. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wexford House Activity Department, 2421 North John B. Dennis Hwy, Kingsport, TN 37660. The family would like to give a special thank you to the 5th Wing Nursing Staff and Activity Directors at Wexford House for their special care and love. East Lawn Funeral Home is honored to serve the Houser family, please visit us at www.eastlawnkingsport.com to leave a condolence to the family.

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July 26, 2012

Wanda Fahey posted to the memorial.

July 25, 2012

Pam Barb posted to the memorial.

July 24, 2012

Bobby & Betty Carr posted to the memorial.

Wanda Fahey

July 26, 2012

So sorry to hear about the passing of our precious Toby. My heart goes out to the whole family.I am so sad that I could not be there with you for the service. Aunt Toby was a really special person. I loved her very much and will miss her.She was a dear friend and sister to my dad and he loved her immensely. A comforting thought is that she is in heaven with all the family who has past and what a blessed reunion that must be.

Pam Barb

July 25, 2012

I just heard about the passing of Toby so sad to hear this and that I missed the services. I would think of her often, she was such a sweet lady. We all have wonderful memories of her and will cherish them in our hearts forever.

Bobby & Betty Carr

July 24, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

David Houser

July 23, 2012

Dee,
It's sad that I only got to spend a little time with your mother,she was a very sweet lady and a great Great Aunt. Family was very important to her and I know that she would want the family to keep in touch. So let us all remember her in our spirits when we pray, and let us keep trusting God as I know this is what she would want. Everyone will be in our prayers daily and on our hearts and minds.

God bless and keep you safe.
David and Pamela Houser

Lisa Bond

July 23, 2012

Mike,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Lisa Bond

Mike Stallard

July 23, 2012

Mike,
Sounds like your grandmother was a grand lady. i know you will miss her.
Sincere condolences.
Mike Stallard

Tommy Woods

July 23, 2012

Steve,
We're sorry for your loss, Tony says your mother was a wonderful lady, I'm sure she will be missed by all that knew her and those who's life she touched.
Tommy, Nancy, and the staff at Acorn Electrical

Rick & Kaye Malone

July 23, 2012

Dee,

Words could never express mine and Kaye's feelings for your Mom. She was an Aunt, a neighbor, a friend, and confidante. We'll never be able to look at the Old Houser Home Place without thoughts of her and Uncle Drag. Rick & Kaye

Barbara Coughenour

July 23, 2012

Dee and family, I'm very sorry to hear of your Mom's death. She was an amazing spirit, and she fought through so many health issues. She can rest easy now, on the other side. God bless y ou with peace beyond understanding. Barbara

July 22, 2012

Sorry for your loss. Heaven has gained an Angel. I remember her working at old Holston with my mom (Sallie Shivley). Mom tells stories of the good times they had. Mrs. Toby was always a cheerful lady. You are in our prayers.
Denise Neal & Sallie Shivley

Bernice Ramey

July 22, 2012

¦We will all miss Toby, she has touched so many people in her life and her loss will be felt by all. Your family will be in our prayers.

July 22, 2012

My condolence to you, Dee and Don Ms Toby was like my second Mother
My sweet Toby,you are now with my little Mother in heaven.I know that you both are singing with the ANGLES and walking on the streets of gold.Ms Toby I love you so very much.I will never forget your wonderful smile.
Until we meet again
Elmo and Jannie Miller Payne

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