Mattie Vernon “Jet” Houchens
March 18, 1924 ~ January 28, 2012
Mattie Vernon “Jet” Houchens, 87, Glasgow, died Saturday, January 28, 2012, at her residence. A native of Metcalfe County, she was a daughter of the late Wilburn Henry and Dora Elizabeth Jessie Poynter. She was a former employee of Kentucky Pants Co., a homemaker, and a member of the Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include her five children, Romey Houchens (Brenda), Janice Furlong, Richard Houchens (Effi), Kathy Lewis (Ricky), and Willie Dale Houchens (Melinda) all of Glasgow; one sister, Helen Byrd (Sam) of Knob Lick; 25 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Day Houchens; three sisters, Bedie Piper, Moss Piper, and Louise Poynter; four brothers, Cecil, Henry, Bud, and Shorty Poynter; two great-grandchildren, Bryon Ballard and Ashton Houchens.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home with burial in the Glasgow Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call after 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Kathy and Ricky,
We are so sorry to hear about your Mom. We know she is at rest with the Lord. We have fond memories of her especially at churchh when she was in the spirit. And when she talked about the Lord and her salvation we all knew that she had great faith. We will miss those wonderful church sevices with her. We love you all very much and will be praying for you. Take Care.
Love your Freinds,
David and Judy Compton
JANICE Sorry about your MOM she was a praying women and teacher of the LORD. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. LOVE TO ALL !!!! LEONARD B.
JANICE & FAMILY ; GOD HAS CALLED AN ANGEL HOME . I KNOW YOU WILL MISS HER; LIKE I MISS MY MOTHER . YOU WILL BE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. LOVE TO ALL OF YOU. GENENE CHAPMAN
Cathy
We’re sorry of Your’s and Your families loss but We feel sure that She is in a better place and has paid the debt that We all will have to pay.You had Her with You for many years and You can be thankful for that. We’ve both lost Our parents so We know of the pain that is always there.God Bless. Preston and Wilma
Dear Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Jet’s passing. She was such a special woman. I remember her well from coming in to see us at Dr. Chandra Reddy’s office. I remember how she loved to tend to her garden and her flowers. May God Bless & Keep You.
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS ALL THE FAMILY WILL BE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS THAT GOD WILL HELP COMFORT YOU AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE
To the family of Jet,
Jet was a very special person in my life. I remember shouting at Grider Memorial Baptist Church many times. She was an inspiration to me. I know that she will be missed, but now she is shouting all over Heaven. Most of all she beat us home ,and she will be waiting at the river for us.
Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sue Likens Faulkner & Rollin Faulkner
Janice,you are in my heart today as you go through this ordeal of losing your mom.She was one of the best.She is in the arms of our Lord and right beside your dad.I have many good memories of us growing up and your mom.Just wanted you to know I am thinking of you all and love you very much.You will always be one of my best friends………….God bless each of you!
To each and every one of you, I’m so sorry for your loss. She was a precious lady and my thoughts and prayers go out to you all..Love you all.
Kathy, Dale and family – I am so blessed to have known your mom. Growing up I remember her shouting in church and still remember the feeling I got when she would praise the Lord. She truly loved the Lord and wasn’t ashamed to let it be known. It’s wonderful knowing we’ll meet again one day. She was an inspiration to me and always will be. I’ll be praying for your family. May the Lord help you through this and the days to come.
Dear Cathy and family. I know how this hurts. the pain never goes away it just gets where you tolerate it. I dont doubt one second where she is . The last time I was at Buck Hill she testified under the real spirit. You could feel the love and she told all of us where she would spend eternity. She talked about getting to see Jesus and how she longed to be there. Hold on it is just a short time that we will all be united. Love you.