Julia A. Pinching Houston

Julia A. Houston, 54, of San Angelo, Texas completed her earthly assignments and moved to her heavenly home on August 23, 2016. Julie was born in Portsmouth, Virginia on March 26, 1962 to Phillip and Vivian Pinching. She married Tom Houston May 23, 1981. Julie graduated from Cadillac High School in Cadillac, Michigan in 1981. She loved her children and sacrificed material things so she could be a stay-at-home mom during the formative years. Julie was employed by San Angelo ISD including 14 years as the Bowie Elementary secretary and 5 years as a Special Ed Paraprofessional at Reagan Elementary. Julie had the gift of gab that even broke the technology barrier, as friends could often identify her text messages without even looking by the multiple text tones! Julie enjoyed time with friends, cooking, traveling, and especially bragging about her family. She was a member of Glen Meadows Baptist Church. Julie had a beautiful smile and contagious laughter. Her caring nature was a special gift to those who were hurting and in need. She often gave of herself serving, listening, and encouraging others, while she herself was in pain. Although she did not understand why she had to suffer and fight so hard, Julie accepted that Christ her Savior had a purpose. Julie is survived by her husband Tom Houston, son Michael Houston (Jennifer) of San Antonio, daughter Erica Benavidez of Lubbock, son Christopher Houston (Elizabeth) of San Angelo, grandchildren Trevon and McKaylen Benavidez of Lubbock, and sister Donna Jo Pinching of Cadillac, Michigan. Visitation will be Friday, August 26, 2016 from 5-7 P.M. at Harper Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 10 A.M. on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Glen Meadows Baptist Church. Graveside burial at Fairmount Cemetery to follow. Memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of San Angelo, Inc. A special thanks to doctors Joyce O’Shaughnessy, Scott Cheek, James Studt, Chris Barnett and their staff.