Mary Gladys Guinn Houser

HOUSER, MARY GLADYS GUINN, age 90 of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on August 22, 2012. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to the many who loved her dearly. Her family was very blessed to have her as a part of their lives. Gladys enjoyed her family and friends very much. She was a special teacher to many children in Oak Ridge and at Solway Elementary and Karns Elementary until her retirement in 1983. Gladys was preceded in death by: her parents, George Samuel and Mae Ellen Guinn; her beloved son, James (Jimmy) Lynn Houser, and her loving husband, Vernon James Houser. She is survived by: daughter, Ellen V. Houser of Knoxville, TN, sons and daughter-in-laws, Chris G. Houser (Beverly) of Gallatin, TN; Jeffrey W. Houser (Judy) of Melbourne, FL; and Sharon Houser (James Lynn) of Knoxville, TN; grandchildren, Samuel M. Houser (Scarlett) of Hendersonville, TN; Seth C. Houser of Gallatin, TN; and Noah J. Houser of Melbourne, FL; Katherine E. Human (Wes) of Nashville, Tennessee, and Kristen J. Bolding (Brian) of South Carolina, three great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend a Special Thank You to Dr. David Rankin, and Lana, Sissy, Marcy, Suzanne, Maria, and Estella at Tender Hearts Homecare Services for their special care provided to Gladys. The family will receive friends from 6:00pm until 8:00pm on Thursday, August 23, 2012, at Weaver Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN. Funeral Services will be held at 1:30pm on Friday, August 24, 2012, at Weaver Funeral Home, Knoxville, TN, with graveside services immediately following at Sherwood Memorial Gardens in Alcoa, TN Catherine Nance officiating. The family has asked that in lieu of flowers that a love offering be made to Beaver Ridge United Methodist Church FLC Building Fund. You are invited to leave your condolences and sign Gladys’ register online www.weaverfuneralservices.com Arrangements by Weaver Funeral Home.