Judy Houghton

Judy Trent Houghton went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 22nd at Duke Hospital in Durham, NC.   After retiring from teaching music in the public school system, she completed an accounting degree and became a CPA.   She worked as a CPA for several years until her retirement. Judy enjoyed world travel and visited several countries with her traveling partner Walker Dodson. She also enjoyed her travels with Jim and Barb Eidson. Her passion for animals was evidenced by her love for rescue dogs. Her most recent pets were Ben and Jerry.  She loved them with all her heart and when Ben passed away three weeks ago, she was heartbroken.   Jerry is now lost without his mother and brother. She loved spending time with her sister, Sarah Wilson. Sarah and Judy went on trips together and had a special relationship as sisters. Judy is survived by her sister, Sarah Wilson, and brother Ronnie Horne (Rogersville, TN).   She is also survived by siblings Barbara Pivarhik, (Arizona) Debbie Rollins, (California) James Trent (California), Steven Trent (Oregon),  and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces & nephews. She is also survived by her dear, precious Walker Dodson of Danville, Virginia. It was Judy’s request not to have a funeral service.