Linda A. Houston

Macon – Linda A. Houston, 72, passed away peacefully

surrounded by her loving husband and children, Friday, November 30, 2012.

Linda was born on June 25, 1940, in Rock Rift, N.Y. to

William and Teresa Voorhies. She was predeceased by her infant daughter Kimberly

Youmans, her daughters, Stacey Bryant, Tabitha and Sandee Houston; grandson

LeMans Simpson and parents, William J. Voorhies and Teresa “Neer” Voorhies.

She graduated top of her class from Walton High School in

Walton, N.Y. in 1957 at the age of 16 and went on to attend State University

College at Oneonta in New York. She was voted most athletic by her peers and

loved being a cheerleader and majorette. Linda worked as an AAFES retail

manager and faithfully delivered the Macon Telegraph for 22 years. For over 20

years she dedicated her skills and energy as H&R Block office manager and

tax preparer. Known affectionately by her family as “Linda Lou” she had a love

for life, writing poetry, family, the outdoors and animals, especially cats.

She actively donated to the Humane Society. She enjoyed the challenge of

crossword puzzles and “Jeopardy.” Linda will most be remembered for her quick

wit and beautiful smile that could light up a room.

Her memory will forever be treasured by her loving husband

of 28 years, William Houston; children, Jacque Simpson, Colorado Springs,

Colo., Traci Graham (Kenneth), Perrysburg, Ohio, Rick Youmans, Carlsbad,

Calif., Jeff Youmans (Diana), Lizella; Anthony Houston (Grace), Suisun, Calif.,

and Marcus Houston, Albuquerque, N.M.; 11 grandchildren; 10

great-grandchildren; brothers, Jack Voorhies (Gale), Etowah, N.C., and Chris

Voorhies (Jennifer), Walton, N.Y.; and special friend, Ronnie Simpson.

A celebration of her life will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday,

December 3, 2012, in the Farmhouse at McCullough Funeral Home. Burial will be

private. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully suggests that donations be

made to the Humane Society of Houston County, Inc., P.O. Box 9588, Warner

Robins, GA 31095-9588 or to the American Cancer Society, 804 Cherry Street,

Ste. A., Macon, Georgia. 31201.

Go to www.mcculloughfh.com to sign the Online Registry for

the family.  McCullough Funeral

Home and Crematory has charge of arrangements.

 

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