Official Obituary of
Emma Loretta Houston
January 29, 2013
Emma Houston Obituary
Emma Loretta Houston, 78, of Gauley Bridge, entered into rest January 29, 2013, at home.
Born on March 11, 1934, in Middlesboro, KY, she was the daughter of the late Franklin Delano Sels and Mattie Ellen Barnett Sels. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Houston.
She is survived by her great-granddaughter, Jodi Downen, and several other relatives in surrounding states.
There will be no services.
Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on March 11, 1934, in Middlesboro, KY, she was the daughter of the late Franklin Delano Sels and Mattie Ellen Barnett Sels. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Houston.
She is survived by her great-granddaughter, Jodi Downen, and several other relatives in surrounding states.
There will be no services.
Pennington Funeral Home, Gauley Bridge, is in charge of arrangements.
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