Betty J. Houston Obituary
The passing of Betty J. Houston of Blakely, Georgia leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on December 6, 2025 at the age of 97. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Betty J. Houston or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Billy Joe Jackson and Mary Maude Herin Jackson; and her husband Charlie Lamar Houston. She is survived by: her daughter Charla Beth Houston Allen (David) of Blakely; her granddaughters, Davia Elizabeth LeXin Allen and Charlye MiKayla KunXin Allen; her siblings, Dr. Billy Joe Jackson and Claire Jackson Houston; her sisters-in-law, Betty Houston Strickland and Linda Vines Houston; and her caregivers, Bennie Wiley, Terry Alexander, Jeanine McDonald, Mary Nunnally, Carisa Cannon and Angeline Threadcraft. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 14th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Hodges Funeral Home (21802 Lucile Rd, Blakely, GA 39823). A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 15th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the First Baptist Church (790 S Church St, Blakely, GA 39823).
