Reggie Joy Houk age, 82, of Smithville passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at The Webb House in McMinnville.  

 She was born January 11, 1939 in DeKalb County.  She attended the Smithville First Freewill Baptist Church and worked in the cafeteria with the school system.  

 Ms. Reggie was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Houk; mother, Carrie Workman; sister, June Ziegenfuss; grandparents, Jim and Maggie Staley; special uncle that was like a brother, Jimmy Staley; uncle and aunt, John and Thelma Kirraine; mother-in-law, Elsie Houk; brothers-in-law, Earl, Charles, Oliver and Kenneth Houk and Jackie Ervin; sisters-in-law, Kathereen Ervin, Leola Houk and Judy Houk Pollard.  

 She is survived by two children, Glendon Houk of Smithville and Joy Houk (James) Raper of Murfreesboro; three grandchildren, Whitney Houk, Carlee and Caroline Hall; aunt, Bobbie Staley; niece, Cathy (Gary) Beltz; great-nephew, David Griffith; sister-in-law, Ruth (James) Pirtle; several nieces and nephews.  

 Funeral service was held Friday, October 22, 2021 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bros. Bernard Houk, Frank Bratcher, Darrell Houk and Michael Hale officiating. Burial followed in Bonham Cemetery.  

 Pallbearers included Ricky Hale, Glendon Houk, Danny Pirtle, David Griffith, Glen Merriman, and James Raper. Serving as honorary pallbearers were Sarah Smith, Vicky Corley, Tammy Pack, and Barbara Fish.

  Ms. Reggie’s request was for donations to be made to either the Nashville Rescue Mission or the Animal Shelter. 

 DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements.

Smithville Review

(Smithville, Tenn.)

Oct. 27, 2021