EMMA HOUSTON

September 14, 1917 - October 24, 2011

Emma Houston, 94, of Kankakee, died October 24, 2011 at Manorcare Health Services. Memorial Services will be held Friday, November 4, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at Lax Mortuary. Reverend Andre Griffin will officiate. Cremation rites were accorded. She will be interred in Youngstown, Ohio beside her husband, Charles Houston. Emma Houston was born September 14, 1917 in Alabama. Her mother preceded her in death after her birth and her father during her childhood. She was raised by her adopted family in Meridian, Mississippi. Emma enjoyed spending time with friends and her grandchildren. Her favorite hobbies were cooking and entertaining. Emma entered into eternal rest on October 24, 2011. She leaves to cherish her memory, her grandchildren, Ms. Dwan Jackson of Houston, TX, Ms. Terri Hawkins of College Park, GA, and Mr. David Jackson of Columbus, OH, and two great-grandchildren. Emma was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Houston, and her daughter, Carlene Jackson.