Tommie (Hartman) Houston, age 102 of Eminence, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024. Daughter of the late Dr. John Chilton & Minnie Thomas (Coombs) Hartman, she received her bachelor’s degree from Transylvania University, where she was in the Tri-Delta Sorority. Tommie was a dedicated homemaker and was proud to raise her three sons. Her favorite name was “Memama” to her six grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Eminence Christian Church for over 75 years, where she formerly served on various boards, taught Sunday School, and led the youth group. Tommie was an avid golfer, though she learned the game late in life. She was also an avid Univeristy of Kentucky sports fan. She would not allow her age to determine her attitude or activities. She lived a full life, being surprisingly tech-savvy. She shared texts & Facebook with her grandchildren and her friends. She lived at Magnolia Springs East where she loved her caregivers and friends and was well loved by them. Tommie was preceded in death by her 1st husband, Dr. Robert Lurton Houston, Jr.; her 2nd husband, D. Kent Floyd; and a sister, Helen Hartman Brammell.
Survived by:
Sons: Robert Lurton Houston, III (Valerie) of Louisville
John Thomas Houston, MD (Cheryl) of Owensboro
William James “B.I.” Houston (Debra) of Pewee Valley
Grandchildren: John Thomas Houston (Ellie) of Crescent Springs, KY
James Adam Houston (Kristin) of Crestwood
Robert Nolan Houston (Megan) of Owensboro
Porter Lynn O'Brien (Eamon) of Prospect
William Crawford Houston (Margaret) of Pewee Valley
Robert Taylor Houston (Meghan) of Washington, DC
Nephews: William Hartman Brammell (Ellie) of Eminence
James Haynes Brammell (Dianne) of New Castle
Step-Daughters: Lucy Gowin (Tom) of Westport
Tandy Nash of Maysville
15 Great-Grandchildren
Funeral Service: 11 AM on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Eminence Christian Church, 5333 South Main Street; Eminence, KY 40019, officiated by JT Stinson. Burial will follow in New Castle Cemetery.
Honorary Pallbearers: Emily Callis, Reese Brammell, Jenna Brammell,
Katie Hampton, Mason Brammell & Bill Brammell, Jr.
Active Pallbearers: John Houston, Jr., Adam Houston, Nolan Houston,
Porter O'Brien, Crawford Houston & Taylor Houston
Memorial Contributions: Eminence Christian Church @ PO Box 123, Eminence, KY 40019.
Visitation: 9 AM until service time on Wednesday at the Eminence Christian Church.