Doris Laverne Houston

Doris was born October 5, 1929 in Brunswick, Georgia to the late Lester Lloyd and the late Margaret Eleanor Higgenbotham. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Carl Crandall Houston; one son, Carl Lester Houston; also two grandsons, Michael Houston and Tony Pelkey; a sister, Ada McDaniel; and a brother, John “Sonny” Lloyd.

Doris was a lifelong resident of Brunswick and was a 1947 graduate of Glynn Academy. She was a cosmetologist for thirty-two years and retired from the Brunswick Beauty College. Doris was of the Baptist faith and love to read her Bible. She also loved to spend time with her family and friends. She will be remembered for her outgoing personality and her love for people. She enjoyed sewing and knitting.

Doris was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Left to cherish her memories are her four sons, Frank Houston, Gerald Houston (Nancy), David Houston (Kathy), and Brian Houston all of Brunswick, GA; also her daughter, Sandra Pelkey (Barry) of Brunswick, GA; a daughter-in-law, Patsy Houston; and a sister, Lillian Snyder. She is also survived by fifteen grandchildren, twenty-four great grandchildren, and several great-great grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jim Crandall officiating. The family will greet friends following the service.

Arrangements are placed into the professional care of Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home www.edomillerandsons.com