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ORA HOUSTON Obituary

ORA LEE HOUSTON, 88, of Memphis, TN, died January 21, 2012. Visitation 10 a.m. until the Service at 12 p.m. Saturday, January 28, at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 60 So. Parkway East. Mrs. Houston is survived by two daughters, Ruby Wilburn and Ruthie Houston; three sons, George Wilburn, Jr. , Robert Wilburn, and Earnest Wilburn; one sister, Willie Mae George; 15 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. E.H. Ford Mortuary 901-345-9558

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Jan. 25, 2012.

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January 26, 2012

Rev. Robert, Ruby and Evenlina may God be with each and every one of you at this time of sorrow.
Love Underwood"s

Rosalyn Williams

January 25, 2012

To: Ms. Ruby and the entire Wilburn family, LaKeisha and I express our deepest condolences to you. Your mom was a precious jewel. I will miss her beautiful smile. Remember the fond memories that we all had with Mrs. Houston. May God continue to bless you and your entire family during this most difficult time.
With Special Love Always,
Rosalyn & LaKeisha Williams

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