Obituaries

Alberta Houston

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Mother ALBERTA HOUSTON of Little Rock, at the age of 100, went home to be with the Lord on Feb. 28, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. She was born on Nov. 7, 1912 in Holly Grove, Ark. Alberta Houston was one of four children, one boy and three girls, born to the late Walter and Emma McClain. Three siblings preceded her in death Eugene McClain, Roselee McClain, and Maggie Harris. Also, one other living child raised by this union Flourice Bradley of Michigan. She met and married the love of her life, Eddie Houston May 14, 1938 who preceded her in death. Her memories will be cherished by her loving daughter, Eddie Lee Calhoun; six grandchildren, six great grandchildren; ten great-great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Home going services will be held on Wednesday, March 13, 2013, 11 a.m., at First Baptist Church, 901 Calhoun Street, Little Rock. Interment will follow at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1501 Maryland Ave. North Little Rock, Ark. Arrangements entrusted to: Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St., Little Rock, (501) 372-1305.

Published March 10, 2013

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