Ellen Louise Johnson Houck, age 55, of Crown City, died Thursday April 27, 2006 at her home. Born January 23, 1951 in Gallipolis, she was the daughter of the late Clayton and Betty Elizabeth Springer Johnson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by 4 brothers, Bill, Floyd, Merrill Eugene, and Danny Johnson, 3 sisters, Lorena Pickett, Christina Queen, and Mary Alice Johnson.
Ellen was a homemaker and the co-owner of Houck’s Plumbing and Heating in Gallipolis.
She is survived by:
Husband: Vernon Houck who she married on September 8, 1974 in Gallipolis.
Daughter: Tina Houck (James) McCarty of Crown City
Granddaughter: Samantha McCarty of Crown City
5 brothers: Everett, Clarence, Lenville, and Clayton Johnson Jr. all of Gallipolis, and Carroll Johnson of Florida
7 sisters: Dorothy Johnson, Brenda Spaulding, Linda Earl, Norma Johnson, Phyllis Buttrick, Wanda Morgan, and Gertrude DeVault all of Gallipolis.
Many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM. Tuesday May 2, 2006 at Providence Missionary Baptist Church 3677 Teens Run Road Crown City, with Rev. Todd Bowers officiating. Burial will follow in Providence Cemetery. Friends may call at the Waugh-Halley-Wood funeral home on Monday from 2-4 and 6-9 PM. and at the church on Tuesday one hour prior to services.
Pallbearers will be: James McCarty, William Houck, Todd Houck, Justin Ireland, Tommy Buttrick, John Spaulding, Jeff Spaulding, and Jason Spaulding.
Honorary Pallbearers will be: Roger Houck, Michael Dean Barcus, Clayton Johnson, and Michael Johnson.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the family.
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