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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]

1. P.E. Perkins
2. D.E. Perkins

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Lonnie Houston Funeral Friday

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday from Osborne's Funeral Chapel for Lonnie Houston, 73, 1860 De Soto St., who died in a local hospital early Wednesday following a long illness.

Mr. Houston was a retired roofing contractor and had been a local resident for the past 30 years.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Eunice Houston; seven daughters, Mrs. Sibyl Goodgion, Mrs. Margaret LeBlanc, Mrs. Lucy Perkins, Mrs. Carolyn Hermes and Mrs. Esther Beeman, all of Shreveport, Mrs. Verlie Fletcher, Houston, Tex., and Mrs. Elaine Robinette, Los Angeles, Calif.; one son, L. G. Houston, Montgomery, Ala.; three brothers, I. N. Houston, Vesta Houston, of Shreveport, and Lee Houston, of Sarepta; three sisters, Mrs. Ruth Hodges, of Shreveport, Mrs. Grace Pugh and Mrs. Gertie Cochran of Sarepta; and 13 grandchildren.

Services will be conducted by the Rev. T. C. Pennell, pastor of Ingleside Baptist Church assisted by the assistant pastor, the Rev. Ted Corbett. Burial will be in Forest Park Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Earl Houston, Johnnie Moore, Carl Maurer, Frank Beeman, Otis Perkins and Wayne Hermes.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on July 1, 1954)

Lonnie married Eunice Ethel Smith 14 Jul 1928, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA. Eunice was born 30 Apr 1906, York, Sumter County, Alabama, USA; died 20 Jun 1994, Longview, Gregg County, Texas, USA; was buried 22 Jun 1994, Forest Park Cemetery East - Shreveport, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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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)

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Lazarus L. Houston, 84-year old pioneer resident of this section and the head of a large and prominent North Louisiana family, died at his home near Sarepta, La. Mr. Houston was born near Cuthbert, Randolph County, Ga. The son of Samuel T. and Esther Martin Houston. He was the sixth of a family of 13 children. When a boy he moved with his parents to Webster Parish, La., where they settled on a homestead tract near Sarepta. There his mother gave the name Sarepta to the town that sprang up near their home. Mr. Lazarus L. (Lat) remained until his death on the Houston homestead where he and his wife reared a large family. He was married March 16, 1871, to Fannie Viola Campbell. His wife and ten children survive him. He was a devout member of the Baptist Church."

Children: G. O. Houston, Lonnie, I. N., Vester, Mrs. Egan Hodges, of Shreveport, La.; Mrs. Ban Pugh and Lee, of Sarepta; Mrs.. Porter Cochran, of Springhill; Dr. W. M. Houston, of Eldorado, Arkansas; Mrs. John F. Adkins of Cotton Valley. There are also 41 grandchildren and 8 great grand-children. Others who survive him are a brother, Dennitt M. Houston, of Shreveport, and a sister.

(Source: Sarepta LA., dated March 5, 1931)

Lazarus married Frances Viola Campbell 16 Mar 1871, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA. Frances (daughter of John Burchfield Campbell, Sr. and Ruth Elizabeth Cavett) was born 1 Sep 1854, Rocky Mount, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 31 Jul 1931, Sarepta, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 1 Aug 1931, Old Sarepta Cemetery - Sarepta, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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PIONEER WOMAN DIES AT SAREPTA

Mother of Local Resident Dies After Illness of One Month.

Funeral services for Mrs. Fannie Campbell Houston, 76, widow of the late L.L. Houston, were held Saturday afternoon at Sarepta, Webster parish. Mrs. Houston, who is the mother of G.O. Houston, assistant superintendent of Caddo parish schools, died Friday afternoon at her home near Sarepta. Mrs. Houston was the mother of 16 children, 10 of who survive her.

Mrs. Houston's husband died four months ago. Mr. and Mrs. Houston were pioneer residents of Webster parish. Mrs. Houston became ill a month ago and her death was expected.

Mrs. Houston was Miss Fannie Viola Campbell. She was born at Rocky Mount, Bossier parish, Sept. 1, 1854. She was married March 16, 1871.

Survivors are the following sons and daughters: Dr. W.M. Houston, El Dorado, Ark.; I.N., L., G.O. and V.E. Houston, all of Shreveport; Lee L. Houston, Sarepta; Mrs. J.F. Adkins, Cotton Valley, La.; Mrs. G.E. Hodges, Shreveport; Mrs. Porter Cochran, Sarepta; Mrs. S.B. Pugh, Sarepta. A brother, the Rev. T.M. Campbell, of Shongaloo, 43 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Joel McCann at the Sarepta Baptist church where Mrs. Houston was a member.

Samuel married Esther Bogan Martin 22 Nov 1836, Cuthbert, Randolph County, Georgia, USA. Esther (daughter of James Martin and Hester Bogan) was born 4 Mar 1819, Union, Union County, South Carolina, USA; died 10 Oct 1905, Sarepta, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 11 Oct 1905, Old Sarepta Cemetery - Sarepta, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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There was a death here Tuesday. "Grandma" Houston died at her son's, Mr. L. L. Houston. She had reached the age of eighty-six years. The burial took place Wednesday evening in the Sarepta cemetery. The family have our sympathy.

(Published in The Webster Signal on October 20, 1905)

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We greatly regret to learn of the death of Mr. John B. Campbell, who died at the residence of Mr. G. W. Phelps, in Red Land, on last Friday, aged 72 years and 3 days. Mr. Campbell was an old citizen of Bossier parish -- a strong man; honest, sincere and popular. The parish suffers in his death the loss of a man of fine character and standing powers, a useful man in every respect. A good citizen; a Christian gentleman and a gallant Confederate soldier has been called to give the countersign at the gates of Heaven.

(Published in The Bossier Banner on January 5, 1893)

John married Ruth Elizabeth Cavett 28 Oct 1849, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA. Ruth (daughter of Alexander Cavett and Louisa T. Bice) was born 1 Dec 1824, Hazel Green, Madison County, Alabama, USA; died 1 May 1882, Rocky Mount, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , Salem Cemetery - Redland, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]