Audrey Elaine

Houston

Audrey Elaine Houston of Glen Allen, was born in Pittsylvania County, Virginia to the late Paul Hampton Smith and Irene Lucy Oakes Smith on May 8, 1943. On Thursday, December 4, 2025, she entered eternal rest.

She attended Henrico County Public Schools and was a proud graduate of Virginia Randolph High School, Class of 1961. She loved her classmates dearly and enjoyed their time together immensely. The class luncheons and gatherings filled her heart with joy.

At an early age, Audrey accepted Christ as her personal Lord and Savior and was baptized. She was a faithful and devoted member of St. Peter Baptist Church. Audrey began serving the Lord at the age of 16 in the Ushers Ministry on the Ladies Auxiliary. She helped with many youth ministries, such as the Girls Scout of America, Vacation Bible School and was a sponsor for Eagle Eyrie for many years. She was also an active member of the Senior Ministry, until her health prevented her full participation.

Audrey was a dedicated wife, mother and homemaker. She received much joy and fulfillment in rearing her children, nieces and nephews. She had an open door policy for neighborhood children and allowed them quality time in her home where they were always welcomed, safe, nurtured and loved.

She enjoyed serving the public while working in retail for Thalhimer's, Hecht's and Macy's for more than 20 years. And of course, she made many friends along the way.

Audrey absolutely adored her children, Felicia, Marc, Kevin and Erika. Erika was her dedicated and devoted caregiver during her health battles with the support of her partner, Tywan Marion. Erika's assistance allowed Audrey to maintain her independent living until residing with her in 2022. She was fiercely devoted to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her role of grandmother extended to her great- great nieces and nephews as well. Family was always her top priority and her love was always felt.

In addition to her parents, Audrey was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Bernard G. Houston, Jr., and one son, Bernard G. Houston, III.

Left to cherish her loving memories and legacy are her devoted children, Felicia Fox (James), Marc, Kevin, and Erika Houston; loving grandchildren, Jerrell, Taylor, Derek (Tori), Jordan, David, Briana, Tatum and Camille; great- grandchildren, Taidyn, Sy-Heir, Kannon, Kyndric, Mason, Jayce and Aniyah; beloved siblings, her best friend and only sister, Barbara Humes, four brothers, Paul, Thomas, George and Keith Smith; brother-in-law, Gerald Kennedy; three sisters-in-law, Bessie Smith, Gertie H. Williams and Delora Houston; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and her fur grandbabies, King and Skye.

Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. where viewing will be held from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Monday, December 15, 2025. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 16 at St. Peter Baptist Church, 2040 Mountain Road. Rev. Dr. Kirkland R. Walton, Pastor. Interment Roselawn Memory Gardens.