Preceded by husband of 59 years Glen Gamble 'Barney' Houchin whom she married on 11/27/1943 in McKinney, TX.
Obituary (from legacy.com):
On the Lord's Day, Sunday, March 4, 2007, Cynthia Marie Younger Houchin passed away at a local hospital and on to her heavenly home, promised by our Lord for His faithful servants.
Memorial service: 11 a.m. Thursday in the Chapel of the Good Shepherd of University Christian Church. Burial: 1 p.m. Wednesday in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Visitation: 9 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Thompson's Harveson & Cole Funeral Home.
Honorary pallbearers will be her nephews, John F. Younger Jr., Dr. Charles M. Younger, Thomas M. Younger and Charles M. Bryce, along with Jerry Eskew of Richmond, William Dowdy and Henry Myrick, both of McKinney, and her great-nephew, Michael Bryce Morris of Lubbock.
Memorials: Her memory may be honored with a gift to the Juliette Fowler Home, Box 140129, Dallas, Texas 75214; the John F. Younger Alzheimer's Center, 2208 N. Loop 250 West, Midland, Texas 79701; or a charity of choice.
Born in McKinney on Dec. 27, 1919, Cynthia Marie Younger, affectionately known as "Reesie" to her family, was the third of five children born to Merrill W. and Elma J. Hunn Younger. After graduating from McKinney's first Boyd High School, she attended Texas State College for Women in Denton, now Texas Woman's University.
In 1942, Cynthia was secretary in the engineering department of the Army's new Ashburn General Hospital in McKinney, where she met Glen Gamble "Barney" Houchin. They were married the next year on Nov. 27, 1943, at First Christian Church in McKinney. After his return from overseas duty and World War II ended, the couple moved to Fort Worth, where Barney entered Texas Christian University to complete his college work.
Cynthia held several secretarial positions in Fort Worth prior to her employment as a secretary in the engineering offices of Standard Oil & Gas Co., later Amaco, from which she retired after 25 years of service.
Cynthia was a member and a deacon of University Christian Church, a member of Moudy Sunday School Class and the Needlers' women's group of her church. With her husband's membership in the Westside Kiwanis, she gave many hours in work to assist in its charitable endeavors.
The family recognizes and appreciates the many kindnesses extended to Cynthia during her most recent illness, and especially thanks to friends Mozell Warren, Bridget Thomas, Dr. Mark Randle and Dr. Neil Ravella.
Cynthia was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 59 years; her parents; and two of her brothers, John F. Younger Sr. and Bobby J. Younger, who lost his life in World War II.
Survivors: Her sister, Margaret Bryce of San Angelo; brother, M.W. "Pappy" Younger of Fort Worth; nephews, John F. Younger Jr. of San Antonio, Dr. Charles M. Younger of Midland, Thomas M. Younger of Fort Worth and Charles M. Bryce of San Angelo; nieces, Carolyn Dowell and Joyce Ford of Fort Worth, Betty McKenzie of Houston and Cyndy Morris of Lubbock; numerous great-nephews, great-nieces and cousins; and many longtime and caring friends.
Obituary (from legacy.com):
On the Lord's Day, Sunday, March 4, 2007, Cynthia Marie Younger Houchin passed away at a local hospital and on to her heavenly home, promised by our Lord for His faithful servants.
Memorial service: 11 a.m. Thursday in the Chapel of the Good Shepherd of University Christian Church. Burial: 1 p.m. Wednesday in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Visitation: 9 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Thompson's Harveson & Cole Funeral Home.
Honorary pallbearers will be her nephews, John F. Younger Jr., Dr. Charles M. Younger, Thomas M. Younger and Charles M. Bryce, along with Jerry Eskew of Richmond, William Dowdy and Henry Myrick, both of McKinney, and her great-nephew, Michael Bryce Morris of Lubbock.
Memorials: Her memory may be honored with a gift to the Juliette Fowler Home, Box 140129, Dallas, Texas 75214; the John F. Younger Alzheimer's Center, 2208 N. Loop 250 West, Midland, Texas 79701; or a charity of choice.
Born in McKinney on Dec. 27, 1919, Cynthia Marie Younger, affectionately known as "Reesie" to her family, was the third of five children born to Merrill W. and Elma J. Hunn Younger. After graduating from McKinney's first Boyd High School, she attended Texas State College for Women in Denton, now Texas Woman's University.
In 1942, Cynthia was secretary in the engineering department of the Army's new Ashburn General Hospital in McKinney, where she met Glen Gamble "Barney" Houchin. They were married the next year on Nov. 27, 1943, at First Christian Church in McKinney. After his return from overseas duty and World War II ended, the couple moved to Fort Worth, where Barney entered Texas Christian University to complete his college work.
Cynthia held several secretarial positions in Fort Worth prior to her employment as a secretary in the engineering offices of Standard Oil & Gas Co., later Amaco, from which she retired after 25 years of service.
Cynthia was a member and a deacon of University Christian Church, a member of Moudy Sunday School Class and the Needlers' women's group of her church. With her husband's membership in the Westside Kiwanis, she gave many hours in work to assist in its charitable endeavors.
The family recognizes and appreciates the many kindnesses extended to Cynthia during her most recent illness, and especially thanks to friends Mozell Warren, Bridget Thomas, Dr. Mark Randle and Dr. Neil Ravella.
Cynthia was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 59 years; her parents; and two of her brothers, John F. Younger Sr. and Bobby J. Younger, who lost his life in World War II.
Survivors: Her sister, Margaret Bryce of San Angelo; brother, M.W. "Pappy" Younger of Fort Worth; nephews, John F. Younger Jr. of San Antonio, Dr. Charles M. Younger of Midland, Thomas M. Younger of Fort Worth and Charles M. Bryce of San Angelo; nieces, Carolyn Dowell and Joyce Ford of Fort Worth, Betty McKenzie of Houston and Cyndy Morris of Lubbock; numerous great-nephews, great-nieces and cousins; and many longtime and caring friends.
Preceded by husband of 59 years Glen Gamble 'Barney' Houchin whom she married on 11/27/1943 in McKinney, TX.
Obituary (from legacy.com):
On the Lord's Day, Sunday, March 4, 2007, Cynthia Marie Younger Houchin passed away at a local hospital and on to her heavenly home, promised by our Lord for His faithful servants.
Memorial service: 11 a.m. Thursday in the Chapel of the Good Shepherd of University Christian Church. Burial: 1 p.m. Wednesday in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Visitation: 9 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Thompson's Harveson & Cole Funeral Home.
Honorary pallbearers will be her nephews, John F. Younger Jr., Dr. Charles M. Younger, Thomas M. Younger and Charles M. Bryce, along with Jerry Eskew of Richmond, William Dowdy and Henry Myrick, both of McKinney, and her great-nephew, Michael Bryce Morris of Lubbock.
Memorials: Her memory may be honored with a gift to the Juliette Fowler Home, Box 140129, Dallas, Texas 75214; the John F. Younger Alzheimer's Center, 2208 N. Loop 250 West, Midland, Texas 79701; or a charity of choice.
Born in McKinney on Dec. 27, 1919, Cynthia Marie Younger, affectionately known as "Reesie" to her family, was the third of five children born to Merrill W. and Elma J. Hunn Younger. After graduating from McKinney's first Boyd High School, she attended Texas State College for Women in Denton, now Texas Woman's University.
In 1942, Cynthia was secretary in the engineering department of the Army's new Ashburn General Hospital in McKinney, where she met Glen Gamble "Barney" Houchin. They were married the next year on Nov. 27, 1943, at First Christian Church in McKinney. After his return from overseas duty and World War II ended, the couple moved to Fort Worth, where Barney entered Texas Christian University to complete his college work.
Cynthia held several secretarial positions in Fort Worth prior to her employment as a secretary in the engineering offices of Standard Oil & Gas Co., later Amaco, from which she retired after 25 years of service.
Cynthia was a member and a deacon of University Christian Church, a member of Moudy Sunday School Class and the Needlers' women's group of her church. With her husband's membership in the Westside Kiwanis, she gave many hours in work to assist in its charitable endeavors.
The family recognizes and appreciates the many kindnesses extended to Cynthia during her most recent illness, and especially thanks to friends Mozell Warren, Bridget Thomas, Dr. Mark Randle and Dr. Neil Ravella.
Cynthia was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 59 years; her parents; and two of her brothers, John F. Younger Sr. and Bobby J. Younger, who lost his life in World War II.
Survivors: Her sister, Margaret Bryce of San Angelo; brother, M.W. "Pappy" Younger of Fort Worth; nephews, John F. Younger Jr. of San Antonio, Dr. Charles M. Younger of Midland, Thomas M. Younger of Fort Worth and Charles M. Bryce of San Angelo; nieces, Carolyn Dowell and Joyce Ford of Fort Worth, Betty McKenzie of Houston and Cyndy Morris of Lubbock; numerous great-nephews, great-nieces and cousins; and many longtime and caring friends.
Obituary (from legacy.com):
On the Lord's Day, Sunday, March 4, 2007, Cynthia Marie Younger Houchin passed away at a local hospital and on to her heavenly home, promised by our Lord for His faithful servants.
Memorial service: 11 a.m. Thursday in the Chapel of the Good Shepherd of University Christian Church. Burial: 1 p.m. Wednesday in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Visitation: 9 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Thompson's Harveson & Cole Funeral Home.
Honorary pallbearers will be her nephews, John F. Younger Jr., Dr. Charles M. Younger, Thomas M. Younger and Charles M. Bryce, along with Jerry Eskew of Richmond, William Dowdy and Henry Myrick, both of McKinney, and her great-nephew, Michael Bryce Morris of Lubbock.
Memorials: Her memory may be honored with a gift to the Juliette Fowler Home, Box 140129, Dallas, Texas 75214; the John F. Younger Alzheimer's Center, 2208 N. Loop 250 West, Midland, Texas 79701; or a charity of choice.
Born in McKinney on Dec. 27, 1919, Cynthia Marie Younger, affectionately known as "Reesie" to her family, was the third of five children born to Merrill W. and Elma J. Hunn Younger. After graduating from McKinney's first Boyd High School, she attended Texas State College for Women in Denton, now Texas Woman's University.
In 1942, Cynthia was secretary in the engineering department of the Army's new Ashburn General Hospital in McKinney, where she met Glen Gamble "Barney" Houchin. They were married the next year on Nov. 27, 1943, at First Christian Church in McKinney. After his return from overseas duty and World War II ended, the couple moved to Fort Worth, where Barney entered Texas Christian University to complete his college work.
Cynthia held several secretarial positions in Fort Worth prior to her employment as a secretary in the engineering offices of Standard Oil & Gas Co., later Amaco, from which she retired after 25 years of service.
Cynthia was a member and a deacon of University Christian Church, a member of Moudy Sunday School Class and the Needlers' women's group of her church. With her husband's membership in the Westside Kiwanis, she gave many hours in work to assist in its charitable endeavors.
The family recognizes and appreciates the many kindnesses extended to Cynthia during her most recent illness, and especially thanks to friends Mozell Warren, Bridget Thomas, Dr. Mark Randle and Dr. Neil Ravella.
Cynthia was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 59 years; her parents; and two of her brothers, John F. Younger Sr. and Bobby J. Younger, who lost his life in World War II.
Survivors: Her sister, Margaret Bryce of San Angelo; brother, M.W. "Pappy" Younger of Fort Worth; nephews, John F. Younger Jr. of San Antonio, Dr. Charles M. Younger of Midland, Thomas M. Younger of Fort Worth and Charles M. Bryce of San Angelo; nieces, Carolyn Dowell and Joyce Ford of Fort Worth, Betty McKenzie of Houston and Cyndy Morris of Lubbock; numerous great-nephews, great-nieces and cousins; and many longtime and caring friends.
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