Linda M. Houston

Linda M. Houston, 68, of Dongola, died at 2:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

She was born on Sept. 6, 1948, in St. Louis, the daughter of Frank and Bertha Anderson Odom.

She married Charles Houston on Aug. 24, 1983, in Troy, Mo.

She is survived by her husband, Charles Houston of Dongola; one daughter, Melodie Houston Penrod of Carterville; one son, Richard (Janice) Micheal of Dongola; six grandchildren, Colten (Alyssa) Penrod, Michaela (Bobby) Sizemore, Ryan Tanner Latham, Katelynn Latham, Garrett Micheal and Megan Micheal; three great-grandchildren, Ella Penrod, Drake Penrod and Kimberly Sizemore, and one more on the way; one brother, Garry (Donna) Odom of Olney, Mo.; other relatives and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Scott Houston; two grandchildren, Jordan Michael Houston and Dustin Levi Micheal; and one brother, Glenn Odom.

She worked many years at the Marion VA Medical Center as a registered nurse until her retirement in 2010. She enjoyed crocheting and sewing.

Private family services for Mrs. Houston will be held at a later date.

To leave online condolences for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com.

Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna is in charge of arrangements.