The family would like to thank Debbie Houston, Sherry Hatcher, the staff of Autumn Village, and many others for the care they provided Ella over the last several years. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Lawrence son, Dowan and siblings, Jolly Thomas and Joyce Faye Houston. For many years, she also enjoyed tending to her backyard goldfish pond.Įlla is survived by her sons, Gregg Thomas Houston (Patsy) of Beulaville, and Jody Lawrence Houston grandchildren, Margie Houston Hunter (Scott) of Chinquapin, Matthew Thomas Houston (Brooke) of Raleigh, and Anna Houston of Winterville great-grandson Wren Thomas Hunter and daughter-in-law, Emily Houston. In her rare free time, she enjoyed painting, making wreaths, and working with vintage antique furniture that she frequently swapped out in her house. Particularly in their later years, after working all week on the farm, it was a common occurrence for them to hop in the car on a Friday evening and take off to faraway destinations up and down the east coast for a weekend - from Florida to Maine and places in-between, including colonial Williamsburg and the North Carolina mountains. With several of her church friends, Ella was a member of the “Rise and Shine Girls” (Judy Houston, Esther Taylor, and Sue King), who traveled to local senior communities to sing and fellowship with residents.Įlla was a lifelong resident of Duplin County but loved to travel with Lawrence. At various times, she was a proud member of the church choir, decorating committee, and Ladies Auxiliary, and she also played the piano for many years. Over the years, Ella contributed to the church in many ways. Ella was devoted to Lawrence and, when his health required him to move to a dedicated facility, Ella accompanied him to ensure that he was never alone.Įlla and Lawrence were longtime members of Cabin Original Free Will Baptist Church and developed lifelong friendships and inseparable bonds with other members of their church family. Most times, those holiday meals included her brother, Jolly, and sister, Joyce Faye, their families too, and a house full of family friends. Nothing made Ella happier than to have her entire family get together at holidays. She and Lawrence raised three sons on the farm - Dowan, Gregg, and Jody - and were immensely proud of all three and their families. Whether barning tobacco or cooking Christmas dinner (always including an icebox fruit cake), Ella was dedicated to her family. She was married for 70 years to the love of her life, the late Lawrence Houston, with whom she worked side-by-side on the farm as a devoted partner for much of their lives. She was born December 29, 1932, to the late Jasper Dewey Thomas and Callie Baker Thomas. Beulaville NC 28518.Ella Moss Thomas Houston of Beulaville passed away Monday, September 26, 2022. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Cedar Fork Baptist Church Building Fund, 668 Cedar Fork Church Rd. Worth is survived by his wife Patricia and his two sons: Joey Lanier and wife Sheila Lanier of Winterville, and Rick Lanier of Beulaville and his two grandchildren: Jason Worth Lanier and wife Brooke and their three sons, Connor, Ryan, and Finn of Winterville and Kathryn Gail Lanier and fiancé Billy Lawrence Phillips of Ayden. I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me, Philippians 4:13. He was committed to serving and loving the Lord and was thankful for his church family. Worth was a dedicated member of Cedar Fork Baptist Church and served as a deacon and wherever needed within the church. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren who lovingly referred to him as “Papa”. When his children were young, he worked hard to teach them Godly values. He spent his life being an example of Christ’s love. Worth loved to bake cakes, do puzzles, talk to any and everyone he met. On June 11, 1966, Worth married his high school sweetheart, Patricia McDowell. Worth was born August 18,1944, in Onslow County, North Carolina to Fannie M. William Worth Lanier, age 78, passed away peacefully January 3, 2023, surrounded by his wife and his children at home.
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