Laura Etta Johnson Houff was born August 5, 1926, in Nash, Texas to the late Lionel Allen Johnson and Zualma Hayes Johnson.  She was the identical twin to her confidante and best friend, Mamie Etta Johnson Davis, who preceded her in death in November 2019.  Laura and Mamie were the last two of four girls born to this union. They learned to be grateful for all of their blessings, the value of hard work, and a wonderful work ethic.

On February 16, 1948, she married Lawrence L. Houff. They remained married until his passing on September 15, 1983. She was a loving and dedicated mother to her children.  She was preceded in death by her husband, one daughter - Doris Anne Lowe; one son - Lawrence L. Houff, Jr.; grandsons - Juan Houff, Jr. and Adrian Flagg; nephew - Lionel Davis; and sisters Ida Thaggard and Helen Stewart.   Left to cherish her memory and celebrate her life are daughter Sherry Young (Tommy) of Wake Village, Texas, sons Gary L. Houff Sr. (Debra), Harold Houff (Regina), Juan Houff Sr. (Janet), Cecil Houff (Charnell), Marion Houff all of Texarkana, Texas, and Arthur Houff of Richardson, Texas.  Also to cherish her memory are grandchildren, Candace Massiah, Jason Lowe, Angela Houff, Gary Houff Jr., Josh Houff, Ethan Houff, Courtnee Houff, Portia Flagg, Shaundra Walker, Andreika Houff, Kaylia Houff. She is also survived by special nieces and nephews Sammie Davis, Jr., Marva Davis, Anthony Davis, Lynn Hill, and Diana Miles.  She was adored by many others, including a host of great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be at Haynes Mortuary on Friday February 10 from 5 – 7 PM. Services will be Saturday, February 11 at 11:00 AM at Hickory Hill Baptist Church, Nash Texas. Masks are required.