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Joyce A Houston, age 81, went home to be with the Lord on October 23, 2025. She was a faithful member of Trinity Baptist Church. Predeceased by parents Alton and Zora Martin, Husband Rev. Charles Houston, Sr.; brother James Martin, Sisters Mary Williams, Sandra (Elijah) Cunningham; ; nephew Ellis Claytor. Survived by loving family; daughter, Renee (Corey) Blake, Carnella Houston; son, Kevin (Estella) Houston Sr.; sisters, Dale Claytor, Dorothy (Richard) Martinez, Lillie (Field) Cunningham; brothers, Alton (Gloria) Martin, Jr. and John (Jessica) Martin; a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Home-going Celebration 11am Monday, November 10, 2025 at Trinity Baptist Church, 461 St Clair Ave. Columbus Ohio. Dr Victor Davis, officiating. Family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until time of service. Interment Glen Rest Estates. Arrangements entrusted to SMOOT FUNERAL SERVICES, 614/444-1GOD (1463). Marcia Smoot, Funeral Director. www.SmootFuneralHome.com
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