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To honor and recognize Ms. Thelma Williams Huston as she celebrates the occasion of her 90th birthday.
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WHEREAS, Mrs. Thelma Williams Huston was born on October 31, 1926 in Toledo, Ohio to Mr. James and Mrs. Pearl Williams; she was reared, by her parents in a Christian home. In her early years, she became a member of Grace Presbyterian Church and St. Paul Baptist Church in Toledo, Ohio; she later joined the assembly of believers at Second Baptist Church in Warren, Ohio; then Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Ecorse, Michigan, and finally Second Baptist Church in Columbus, Ohio where she continues to be a faithful member; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Huston, a teacher and administrator by profession, attended Toledo Public schools; she later earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Toledo in 1948; and enjoyed a career in education that spanned over 40 years; “Mother Huston” taught school in Toledo, Ohio, Warren, Ohio, Taylor, Michigan and finally in Columbus, Ohio; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Thelma Williams Huston, recognizing the importance of continuing her education, also pursued graduate studies at the University of Michigan, the University of Toledo, passwordIndiana -Purdue University, Youngstown State University, the University of Detroit and Eastern Michigan University; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Huston married Dr. Richard Allen Huston in 1949 and remained married until his passing in 2002; from this union Thelma and Richard raised two loving sons: Mr. Richard Allen Huston Jr. and Mr. William “Bill” Lloyd Huston, Sr., both retired educators. Richard Jr. is a Veteran of the U. S. Army and a retired teacher, who lives in Columbus, Ohio. Bill is a retired principal who lives in Huntsville, Alabama; Ms. Huston has also been blessed with two caring daughters-in-laws: Ms. Sheryl Smith Huston of Columbus and Dr. Dorothy Williams Huston of Huntsville, Alabama; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Huston has also been blessed with four grandchildren: Mrs. Patrice ...
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