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SHREVEPORT, LA - Mrs. Eunice Ethel Smith Houston, 88, died at Highland Hospital on Monday, June 20, 1994 after a brief illness. Visitation will be held at Osborn Funeral Home at 3631 Southern Avenue, Tuesday, June 21, 1994 from 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Osborn Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating ministers will be Dr. N.O. Pugh, retired Baptist minister; Richard Hermes, S.J. and Danny Perkins. Burial will follow at Forest Park Cemetery.

Mrs. Houston was a native of York, Alabama and a resident of Shreveport for over 70 years. She was a secretary and a member of Ingleside Baptist Church, Montessori School for Shreveport and a resident of Glen Oaks Home for 13 years.

Mrs. Houston was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Houston. She is survived by four daughters; Lucy Perkins of Shreveport, Elaine Akins of Phelan, California, Carolyn Hermes of Longview, Texas and Esther Beeman of Wacissa, Florida; one sister, Gladys Pugh of Shreveport; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on June 21, 1994)

Eunice married Lonnie Houston 14 Jul 1928, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA. Lonnie (son of Lazarus Lafayette Houston and Frances Viola Campbell) was born 13 Jul 1879, Sarepta, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 30 Jun 1954, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 2 Jul 1954, Forest Park Cemetery East - Shreveport, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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SHREVEPORT, LA - "Come!" The Heavenly Father embraced His beloved daughter, Lucy Ethel Houston Perkins, 71, as she went to be with Him and other family members awaiting her in His eternal Presence, Saturday morning, October 28, 2000.

Working with children was her greatest love. She loved all of them and invested 50 years in their welfare. Lucy could plumb the depths of their dilemmas, unlock their fragile minds and flood their souls with the light of knowledge and the love of God. She could challenge the brightest to incredible heights of learning and pull the poorer students from their places of low self-esteem and cause them to walk confidently. She was a master of the Montessori method of teaching and mothered the movement in Louisiana. She was founder and principal of the following schools: East Haven Baptist 1957-1960; Young World 1960-1963 (both in Houston, TX), Montessori School for Shreveport 1963-1978; New Life Montessori 1978-1983; LaFollo Reading Tutoring Program 1983-1987 and Christian Center School 1987-1996. Following many months of illness, Lucy walked into the church sanctuary Sunday morning, a week ago and exclaimed to the congregation, "It's wonderful to be with my family again." She and Otis, her partner in marriage for 53 years, prayed at the altar as she led what would be her final public prayer. Lucy spent most of her life championing peace between races and religions.

Special appreciation is extended to the entire staff of Willis-Knighton Medical Center for their care and personal attention.

Family members celebrating her life include, husband Otis; children, Dan and Pam; grandchildren, Jonathan and Kristina; great-granddaughter, Lillian; and sisters, Elaine Akins; Esther Beeman; and Carolyn Hermes along with numerous nieces and nephews whose names are written in the Lamb's Book of Life.

Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Rose-Neath Southside Chapel, where services will be also held Wednesday morning at 11:30 a.m. Officiating will be Dr. Billy McCormack, pastor of University Worship Center, where Lucy was a faithful member for 19 years. Rev. Buford Cain of Leesville, long time friend will assist. She will be laid to rest at the Stonewall Cemetery.

Pallbearers include Keith Perkins, Dr. Ronnie Hermes, John D. Graham, III, Michael Perkins, Roger Wurtele and Jim Lacobee.

In lieu of flowers, a scholarship fund has been established in Lucy's name, so that her legacy of teaching will continue.

Please send contributions to University Christian Prep, 4800 Old Mooringsport Rd., Shreveport, LA 71107.

Rose-Neath Funeral Home Southside Chapel, 687-1256

(Published by Rose-Neath Funeral Home of Shreveport, LA)

Lucy married Otis Eugene Perkins 31 Aug 1947, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA. Otis was born 15 Mar 1925, Stonewall, DeSoto Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 18 Jun 2003, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 20 Jun 2003, Stonewall Cemetery - Stonewall, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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In memory of Elaine Akins. Our mother's home going.

Born Feb. 16, 1931, Elaine Akins died April 14, 2001.

Elaine retired to the High Desert area in Phelan eight years ago. Prior to that she lived in the West Covina area for 30 years.

She will be walking in heaven with her husband John Akins; father Lonnie Houston; mother Eunice Houston; and sister Lucy Perkins.

She is survived by her daughter Susan Argenio of Phelan; son Glenn Robinette of Newport, Tenn.; daughter-in-law Terry Robinette of Newport, Tenn.; grandchildren Daniel and Nicholas Argenio; and sisters Carolyn Hermes of Texas and Esther Beeman of Florida.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Calvary Chapel, 15081 Center St. in Victorville. The Rev. Paul Smith will be officiating. Interment will be at Rose Hills Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, donations are asked to be sent to the Schleroderma Foundation, 12 Kent Way, Suite 101, Byfield, MA 01922.

(Published in The Victorville Daily Press on April 20, 2001)

Gladys married John Edward Burke 18 Sep 1948, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA. John was born 28 Apr 1927, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 20 Oct 1949, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 22 Oct 1949, Forest Park Cemetery East - Shreveport, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Gladys married Daniel Olene Robinette Jul 1953. Daniel was born 4 Jan 1909, Ringgold, Bienville Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 24 Jun 1965, Brea, Orange County, California, USA; was buried 30 Jun 1965, Springhill Cemetery - Ringgold, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Gladys married Charles Carmen Madott Sep 1966; divorced Sep 1975, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Charles was born 11 Aug 1905, York, Ontario, Canada; died 26 May 1992, Ontario, San Bernardino, California, USA. [Group Sheet]

Gladys married John Harlen Akins 26 Aug 1983, Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, USA. John was born 16 May 1920, Drumright, Creek County, Oklahoma, USA; died 15 May 1986, La Puente, Los Angeles County, Texas, USA; was buried , Rose Hills Memorial Park - Whittier, California, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Carolyn Houston Hermes, 83, of Shreveport, passed away on August 18, 2017. She was born in Longview, Texas and grew up in Shreveport. She and her husband, Wayne Joseph Hermes of Shreveport, were married in 1948 where they raised their family. She entered the Catholic Church in 1955 and together they were active parishioners at several Catholic churches in Shreveport (St. Theresa, Sacred Heart, and St. John's Cathedral) as well as in Monroe (La.), Houston, and Longview. At St. Matthew's in Longview they were daily communicants for more than twenty-five years, devoted supporters of parish adoration, and dedicated to various charitable activities in the parish.

As a young wife and mother, Mrs. Hermes devoted her energies to the numerous challenges of establishing a home and raising a large family. Always in charge of family finances, she mastered the art of stretching paychecks to provide for their children's private school education and many activities. Although she herself left high school early, all her sons graduated from Jesuit high schools in Shreveport and Houston, and her daughter from Saint Vincent Academy in Shreveport. All received college educations. Later, she attained her high school equivalency diploma and even began taking college classes. She directed the summer camp for Shreveport's Montessori school (owned by her sister, Lucy) and she taught early childhood classes in the Head Start program and at the Little Red Schoolhouse in Monroe, La. She later worked as a Mary Kay Cosmetics sales lady with her sister, Esther. She was also recognized for years of volunteer service at M. D. Anderson in Houston.

In her middle years, she took up various pursuits like dancing, painting, and family genealogy. She documented several generations of family lines for both the Hermes/Disiere and the Houston/Smith families, maintaining correspondence and occasional visits with relatives across the Southwest, and even in Switzerland. Above all, throughout her life, faith in God and family came first. She took great delight in family gatherings, especially at Christmastime when her children and grandchildren would return home for the annual family gathering. She was energized by the challenge of providing food, lodging, and activities for 40-50 family members each year.

After Wayne's retirement they traveled extensively, often by RV, including a memorable trip to Alaska. They also visited Hawaii, Mexico, Italy, and Switzerland. Especially important to them were the numerous trips around the country to visit their children and grandchildren, and to be part of their many first communions, confirmations, and graduation ceremonies. They moved back to Shreveport from Longview in 2015.

Mrs. Hermes was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Wayne, her parents, Lonnie Houston and Eunice Smith Houston, and five sisters, Lucy Perkins, Elaine Akins, Esther Beeman, and twins who died as infants. Four half-sisters and two half-brothers also preceded her in death.

She is survived by her eight children: Terry Hermes (Lisa) of Birmingham, Alabama; Wayne "Dubba" Hermes, Jr. (Sharon) of Durango, Colorado; Victoria Hermes Willis of Crosby, Texas; Dr. Ronald Hermes of Shreveport; Timothy Hermes (Niki) of Chester Springs, Pennsylvania; Patrick Hermes of Arlington, Virginia; Reverend Richard Hermes, S.J., of Tampa, Florida; Lawrence Hermes (Lara) of Katy, Texas; twenty-one grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She will be remembered by relatives and friends as a devoted wife and mother, whose indomitable spirit, optimistic outlook, and strong faith encouraged those around her.

Honoring Mrs. Hermes as pallbearers will be her grandsons Chris Willis, Justin Hermes, Jake Hermes, Dylan Hermes, Jack Hermes, Brendan Hermes, Zach Hermes, and Ryan Hermes. Three grandsons, Colin Hermes, Andrew Hermes, and her oldest grandson, Clinton Hermes (residing in Qatar), will be honorary pallbearers.

A visitation will be held Monday, August 21, 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a vigil service at 7:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 1815 Marshall Street, Shreveport. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. John Berchmans Cathedral on Tuesday, August 22, at 10:00 a.m., with burial to follow at Forest Park East Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of Mrs. Hermes to the financial aid program at Jesuit High School, 4701 N. Himes Ave., Tampa, FL 33614.

(Published in The Shreveport Times from August 20 to August 22, 2017)

Carolyn married Wayne Joseph Hermes 28 May 1948, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA. Wayne was born 9 Oct 1929, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 11 Jan 2017, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 16 Jan 2017, Forest Park Cemetery East - Shreveport, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Esther Lavenia Houston Beeman 9/9/1935 to 6/20/2013

Esther's life touched so many. She was a passionate, loving, strong and beautiful woman. She taught us so much about life, giving, compassion, empathy and love. We feel at peace knowing she is with her Lord and that she has many family, friends and Mary Kay looking after her. Mom dedicated her life to helping others feel good about themselves and spread their wings.

She practiced the "Go-Give Spirit" in every aspect of her life. On an interesting note, Esther and her mother passed on the same day 6/20/2013, Eunice Houston 6/20/1994.

Esther's wish was that in lieu of flowers, any donations please be sent to Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32308-5428. (800) 772-5862. Per her wishes we are having an online Memorial and we will post it once it has been setup. Thank you all for your prayers, love and support.

John 14:1-4 "Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. And you know the way to where I am going."

With love,
Frank, Michael, Paul, Lonnie, Kimberly and Tonya Beeman

(Published by Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home of Tallahassee, FL)

Esther married Frank Beeman 1 Jan 1954, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA. Frank was born 8 Dec 1932; died 5 Oct 2023, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet]

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HOUSTON INFANTS

Joint funeral services were held yesterday afternoon for twin daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Houston, of 1860 DeSoto street. Burial was in Forest Park cemetery, under direction of Osborn funeral home. The twins died shortly after their birth early yesterday morning.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on October 8, 1941)

D.E. married G. Jones [Group Sheet]

S.K. married L. Argenio [Group Sheet]

S.K. — S.G. Rasmussen. [Group Sheet]

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Glenn L. Robinette - age 62 of Maynardville, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. Glenn is a Navy Veteran. He is survived by companion, Barbara Kershner; and sister, Susan Rasmussen. No services are planned. Trinity Funeral Home, LLC, Maynardville, has the honor to serve the family of Glenn Robinette. 865-992-5002 www.trinityfuneralhome.net

(Published by Trinity Funeral Home of Maynardville, TN)

Glenn — T.L. Ireland. [Group Sheet]

T.M. — L.A. Martin. [Group Sheet]

W.J. — S.A. Gould. [Group Sheet]

V.L. married R.G. Willis [Group Sheet]

V.L. married E.A. Smith [Group Sheet]

R.C. married C.J. Bailey [Group Sheet]

R.C. — B.. [Group Sheet]

T.E. married M.G. Newsome [Group Sheet]

T.E. — N.J. Sellers. [Group Sheet]

P.W. married S.K. Yomazzo [Group Sheet]

L.G. married L.L. Lasater [Group Sheet]

M.S. married K.L. Owen [Group Sheet]

F.P. — A.G. Caldwell. [Group Sheet]

F.P. married R.A. Pristou [Group Sheet]

F.P. married T.C. Creath [Group Sheet]

J.E. married J.J. Biedenharn [Group Sheet]

K.G. — T.L. Morgan. [Group Sheet]

D.L. — J. Noss. [Group Sheet]

C.D. — S.D. Fieselman. [Group Sheet]

C.S. married E.A. Cintron [Group Sheet]

J.K. married B.B. Boggs [Group Sheet]

S.E. — J.M. Candler, Jr.. [Group Sheet]