Mrs. Mary Lou Collins Houston, 82, of Lawndale, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at her residence, following a period of declining health.
Mary was born on October 18, 1941 in Rutherford County to the late Horace Collins and Addie Lovelace. She retired from Alba-Waldensian.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Houston, two sisters, Frances Collins and Christine Watson, four brothers, Harvey, Robert, Neil and Frankie Collins, one brother in-law, Guy Stamey, and one great grandchild, Charlie Towery.
Survivors include her daughter, Tina Rector Buff and husband Danny of Connelly Springs, two sons, Terry Houston and Kim Orders of Morganton, Jimmy Rector Jr. and wife Christon of Connelly Springs, stepsons, Keith Houston and wife Wendy of Elgin, SC, and Scott Houston and wife Sharon of Casar and one sister, Betty Stamey of Valdese. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and one great great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 3:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Service, with Pastor Roger Webb officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Hickory., with Allen Buff, Jeremy Houston, Bobby Houston, Hunter Houston, Tucker Keller, Damon Hamby, Colden Towery. Grayson Rector, and Parker Keller serving as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, from 2:00 until 3:00 P.M. at Heritage Funeral Service in Valdese.
Memorials may be sent to Amorem Hospice of Burke, 1721 Enon Rd., Valdese, NC 28690.
An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.heritagefuneralservices.com
Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory of Valdese is assisting the Houston family.
Some angels we meet from the lives they touched. My prayers go out to the whole family.
Tina Jimmy, Jr I’m so Sorry TO BE READING THIS ABOUT Mary. UR Mom WAS a Sweet Lady. My Prayers Are With Y’ALL AN the FAMILY AND extended FAMILIES. And Friends a life’s that she touched OVER the years. God’s Blessings An Love Bestowed On Y’ALL At This Journey Y’all ARE going thru AT This Time.
Ur Friend Brian K. Angel.
My condolences thoughts love and prayers to this wonderful family, I love you
Mary was one of the sweetest people I knew. She would make me laugh and was so good to everyone. Prayers for all the family.
Jimmy and Tina, You had a wonderful mom and I loved having her for a sister-in-law for many years. My prayers and deepest sympathy to you both and all the family. I LOVE YOU ALL, LINDA
God recieved a Angel today,Sorry for your loss Tommy.
R.I.P
Terry,
I am so sorry to hear of your moms passing. My prayers to you and your family!
Terry,
You and your family are in my prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.
Terry, I wish peace and comfort to you and your whole family as you celebrate your mother’s life. I am sorry to learn of her passing.
Prayers for comfort to your family.