Emily Elizabeth Howton, 83, born January 12, 1932 in Gainesville, Texas entered into eternal rest June 26, 2015. Emily met the love of her life B.J. Howton when she was 15 ½ years old whom she married December 25, 1951. Her greatest joy in life was giving birth to her 4 children and she had peace in her heart knowing they all accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. She enjoyed crafts, spending time with her friends and reading her bible. Emily is preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 years, B.J. Howton; daughter, Linda Reese; 4 sisters and 1 brother. Left to cherish her precious memories: children: Ronald Howton, Beth Schefe, Deborah Hopper, Roger Schefe, and Anthony Hopper; grandchildren: Jennifer Howton, Samantha Vang, Joseph Schefe and Tracy Schefe; great grandchildren: Ashley Howton, Celeste Vang, Logan Vang, Aria Schefe and Brody Schefe; sister, Patricia Marion. Visitation will be Thursday, July 2, 2015 from 1-2pm with Funeral Services to begin at 2pm in the Family Chapel of Brookside Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Brookside Memorial Park.
