Gloria Joann Houghton Obituary
Gloria Joann Houghton of Morton, Illinois passed away on October 23, 2026. Gloria, born on February 15, 1971, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gloria Joann Houghton to show support.
Gloria will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Gloria will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Gloria’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Troy Lankford and Gloria Jean Edwards Morrison; and her brother Curtis Lankford. She is survived by: her husband Jess Houghton; her daughter Courtney McElroy (Brad) of Winston-Salem; her stepson Jake Houghton; her sister Angie Hughes; her stepfather Jerry Morrison; and her grandson Everest McElroy.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, October 28th 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Davidson Funeral Home (301 N Main St, Lexington, NC 27292).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Illinois Cancer Care Here (https://illinoiscancercarefoundation.org).
