Spencer resident and West Frankfort, Ill., native Helen Graves Houston, 89, died March 30 at her home.The daughter of the late Irene (Brimm) and Lloyd Graves, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lt. Col. Russell L. Houston and son, Russell Houston II.She is survived by sons, Mark Houston of Apopka, Fla., and Byron Houston of Spencer; daughter, Bridgett Bonham of Groveland, Fla,; eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.Services were held Tuesday at Spencer Funeral Home with Rev. John Pantuso officiating. Burial followed at Spencer Town Cemetery.Spencer Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard (McMinnville, Tenn.) April 3, 2013
Helen Graves Houston, 89