In loving memory of Betty Lou Houston (Sumter, South Carolina), who departed this world on April 18, 2024 at the age of 88. Betty leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Betty Lou Houston to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her husband James "Buck" Leroy Houston; her parents, Thomas Joseph "Tom" Patton and Minnie Idell Hughes Patton; her son Tim Houston; and her grandson David "Malachi" Houston.

She is survived by : her children, Paul Houston of Gaston, Ricky Houston of Taylors, Kim Tetzlaff (Glenn) of Wisconsin, Chris Houston (Jennifer) of Sumter, Charles Houston (Betsy) of Summerville and Jonathan Houston (Jennifer) of Sumter; and her sister Pat Johnson (Lyndon) of Iowa. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Sunday, April 21st 2024 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home (515 Miller Rd, Sumter, SC 29150). A funeral service was held on Monday, April 22nd 2024 at 1:00 PM at the same location.

Memorials may be made to Pocalla Holiness Church, 6 Dink St. Sumter, SC 29154.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home