Juanita Mae Houck

Mrs. Juanita Mae Newman Houck, 89, of South Point, Ohio, passed away peacefully, surrounded by many of those who loved her on Sunday, September 9, 2012. She was born in Greenup County, KY on March 4th, 1923. She resided in Huntington for many years before making her home with her daughter in South Point, in 2008. She was a retiree of Adel Fasteners of Huntington. She leaves behind a daughter and son in law, Sheila F. and Lee R. Mullins, II of South Point, Ohio,a son and daughter-in-law John Paul and Donna Houck of Ona, WV and a son in law Michael Gray of Huntington. She loved cooking and spending time with her family. Her warmth and kindness was extended to any who had contact with her. Many will miss the kisses and hugs she always had ready. She enjoyed having visitors, flowers and collecting recipes. She was preceded in death by her parents, Agustus and Frances Newman, her husband of 54 years, Ora Houck, a loving daughter Patricia G. Gray and a precious grandson Christopher Gray, three sisters, two brothers and a special niece, Maebelle Montgomery. She is survived by many grandchildren; lee R. Mullins, III and wife Elizabeth of Huntington, Greg Mullins and wife Brenda of South Point and Derek Mullins also of South Point. Jamey Houck and wife Crystal of Ona, WV, Johnetta Brandon and husband Randy of Humble, TX, Greg France and wife Rhonda of Barboursville, WV, Timothy France of Oklahoma City, OK and Matthew France and wife Tammy of Barboursville. She is also survived by sixteen great grandchildren and two great –great grandchildren, all of whom brought great joy to her later years. She is survived by two special sisters in law, Edna Lawson of Grayson, KY and Hester Swent of Columbus, OH. The family would like to say a special “Thank You” to Hospice of Huntington, for all of their wonderful support and to a special friend, Cathy Thompson, for all of the love and care she gave to Mae, also a special “Thank You” to Linda Clere for her love and support. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 pm Thursday at the Reger Funeral Chapel, Huntington, WV, with Rev. Phillip Warren officiating. Burial will follow in Huffman Family Cemetery, Grayson, KY. Visitation will be held from 6 pm until 8 pm on Wednesday September 12, 2012 at the Reger Funeral Home, Huntington, WV.