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Lois Estes Houchens

August 1, 1935     ~     January 13, 2012

Thelma Lois Estes Houchens, 76, Glasgow, died Friday, January 13, 2012, at the Barren County Health Care Center. A native of Metcalfe County, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Rhoda Shaw Richardson. She was a retired nursing assistant, having worked at the Howard Clinic and in the medical offices of Dr. S. J. Reddy. She was a member of the South Green Street Church of Christ.

Survivors include her two sons, Bruce Estes (Bonnie) of Glasgow and Russell Estes (Becky) of New Albany, IN; two granddaughters, Brittney Estes and Courtney Estes.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her two husbands, Tommy Estes and Earl Turner Houchens, and her two brothers, Lynn Richardson and Roger Richardson.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday at the Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home with burial in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery at Randolph. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Alternate expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the American Cancer Society.


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9 Entries for Lois Estes Houchens

  1. Debbie Reece says:

    I worked with Lois at Howard Clinic. She was a very sweet person. I know she will be very much missed. My prayers and condolences to the family.

  2. Richard & Carolyn Chambers says:

    Bruce & Russell, Not sure you will remember us, Richard worked with your Dad at Hughes & Johnson, and your Mom was a nurse for Drs. Carolyn & George when our children were young. Your Mom was such a sweet, soft spoken lady. Just know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Sincerely, Carolyn & Richard

  3. Phyllis-Sam Bulle says:

    Bruce and Bonnie, I am so sorry for your loss, Lois was a really sweet person,We will keep all of you in our prayers.

  4. BHI Assisted Living says:

    REST IN PEACE dear Lois from all your friends at BHI! Our memories of you working with us will last forever.

  5. Mike & Sue Mutter says:

    To ALL of the family I send thoughts and prayers. “Big Mama” was a very special lady. I loved her alot! She was a fighter from day one. So optimistic and brave. Rest in Peace “Big Mama” you’ll be missed!

  6. Sonya Morrison says:

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  7. Karen A. Matney says:

    I’m so sorry for your loss Brittany. She was such a good neighbor to me when I moved to Trista Lane.

  8. Tammy Bailey says:

    Bruce and Bonnie, I am so sorry to hear of Lois’ passing. She was a real “go-getter” kind of person. I know you all will miss her. Just wanted to let you know how sorry I am.

  9. Ann [Pursley] Hood says:

    I am sorry for your loss.Lois is a dear Lady! ! ! She would light up my day. She was a Christion…She inspired my life ! ! ! God give the family SITINGTH during this time.