Obituary of Patricia Ann Houston

Patricia Ann Houston, 81 of Bronson, FL, died November 11, 2010 at her home, under the care of Haven Hospice with her family by her side. She fought a courageous six year battle against inflammatory breast cancer. She was born in Portsmouth, OH and moved to Bronson in July of 2007 after living in Brandon for 25 years. She is preceded in death by a husband Richard A. Houston and her son Richard A. Houston, Jr. She is survived by her husband Lee Martin of Bronson, daughters Deborah Harrigan of Orlando, FL, Pamela Rabago of Austin TX, Laura Taylor of Valdosta, GA, Kristi Ramey of Riverview FL, 13 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and many dear friends. Patricia was owner of dress boutiques in Tarpon Springs and Brandon and was a weather-radio operator for National Airlines at the Tampa Airport. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, the Jr. Woman's Club of Tampa and was a Hospice Volunteer. She never met a stranger, and enjoyed playing bridge, cruising and traveling. She loved her Yorkie Terriers. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Haven Hospice, 4200 NW 90th Blvd, Gainesville FL, 32606, or your favorite charity. Arrangements are under the care of Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, 1301 N. Young Blvd., Chiefland, FL 32626, 352-493-0050. On line condolences may be sent through our website at www.hiers-baxley.com.