Joan Houston

Joan Marie (Gray) Houston, age 65, went home to Glory January 5, 2010 peacefully at her residence. Preceded in death by husband Charles Houston and brother in law John D. Calvin. Survived by son Michael (Carol) Behling, Columbus, IN, daughter Theresa (Todd) McDunn Hilliard, OH, grandchildren Matthew, Andrea, Michael, and Adam Behling, Michael, Connor and Brady McDunn, step son Michael (Jenni) Houston Westerville, OH and stepdaughter Yvonne Riego de Dios, Gahanna, OH, step grandchildren Reno, Savannah and Carson Houston and Romulus Riego de Dios, sister Carol Calvin, Delaware, OH and loving cousin Barbara (Bill) Tzagournis, Columbus, OH, many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Joan worked as a RN for 44 years with new moms and families to help them be confident in their new roles. 31 years were with Riverside Hospital in the mother’s and infant’s units and 13 years with Mt. Carmel Outreach New Born Visitation Program. A memorial service celebrating Joan’s life will be held 6:30 pm Monday, January 11, 2010 at Bethel United Methodist Church, 1220 Bethel Rd., Columbus, OH 614-451-2085 with food and fellowship to follow. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Caring Bridge Donation Processing Center, PO BOX 131447, Houston, TX 77219-1447 or online at caringbridge.org. or the American Brain Tumor Association, www.abta.org/donate.