Ellarene Merida

Houze

Mrs. Ellarene Merida Houze was born on June 2, 1927 to the late Mrs. Mary E. Elliott Merida and Mr. Will Merida. She departed this life on September 12, 2020 at Washington County Hospital in Chatom, AL.

She confessed Christ at an early age and joined Mt. Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Frankville, AL where she served for many years as a Sunday School teacher, a youth counselor, a member of the Senior Missions Group and a member of the Deaconess Board. On April 28. 2006, Mrs. Houze was inducted into the Washington County Hall of Fame in Chatom, AL.

Mrs. Houze was united in holy matrimony to the love or her life, Howard Houze on April 18, 1958 and were married for 35 wonderful years. She was a very loving, caring, and kind-hearted person who was always on the go and loved to eat. She devoted her life to her church and community where she participated in the Jail and Nursing Home Ministry. Her working life included being an employee at Searcy Hospital in Mt. Vernon, AL for 25 years and 8 months. She was a member of the Morning Star Chapter #463 for 30 years and served as chaplain and treasurer.

Proceeded her in death were her husband, Howard Houze; parents, Mary E. Elliott and Will Merida; one brother, Rev. William D. Merida; and three sisters, Myrtle Pope, Louise Johnson, and Viola Donaldson.

Mrs. Houze leaves to cherish her memories: one brother, Joe (Geraldine) Merida of Jackson, Alabama; one step-daughter, Mary Ella Brown of Victorville, California; a devoted sister-in-law, Rosie Lee Merida of Frankville, Alabama; one brother-in-law, David Johnson of Kushla, Alabama; two dear friends, Porter Boman and Mike Grimes, both of Frankville, AL ; four special caregivers, Dollie Howell, Easter Mae Koen, Jessie Payton and Mary Pettis; a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Viewing Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, 3-5pm at Andrews Funeral Home Chapel A; graveside service, Sat. Sept. 19, 2020, 9am at Mt. Bethel Cemetery, Mt. Bethel Church Road, Frankville, AL; Rev. Dr. Darin Rogers, eulogist. Due to COVID-19, a repast will not be held.

Services with sympathetic care and legendary professionalism entrusted to Andrews Funeral Home, 800 Depot Road, Jackson, AL. A facial mask is required and social distancing will be implemented at all observances.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.andrewsfuneralhomejackson.com and on Andrews Funeral Home Facebook page.