Merle Z. Houston Obituary

We are sad to announce that on December 10, 2024 we had to say goodbye to Merle Z. Houston (Marianna, Florida). Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Merle Z. Houston to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, George William and Annie Snead Zorn; her husband Joe; and her brother Willie Ray Zorn. She is survived by: her children, William Joseph Houston Sr. of Marietta, GA and Anna Michelle Houston of Chino Valley, AZ; her daughter-in-law Lori Kitchens Houston of Marietta, GA; her grandchildren, William Joseph Houston Jr. of Atlanta, GA and Sarah Katherine Houston of Nashville, TN; her sister Frankie Joyce Zorn Davis of Skipperville, AL; her nephew Jim Zorn of Eufaula, AL; and her nieces, Beverly Miller of Skipperville, AL, Anne Woodham of Eufaula, AL and Debbie Green of Columbus, GA.

Visitation was held on Sunday, December 15th 2024 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the First United Methodist Church (2901 Caledonia St, Marianna, FL 32446). A funeral service was held on Sunday, December 15th 2024 at 3:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Sunday, December 15th 2024 at the Pinecrest Memorial Gardens (3720 Caverns Rd, Marianna, FL 32446).

Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the "Joe and Merle Houston Memorial Scholarship Fund" online at http://www.chipola.edu or by mail to Chipola College Foundation, 3094 Indian Circle, Marianna, FL 32446.