Gayle went home to the Lord on July 6, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. She was born in Dallas, Texas on July 15, 1959 to James E. McCarter Jr. and Wanda Jean Curlee McCarter.
Gayle grew up in the Pleasant Grove area and graduated from W. W. Samuell High School in 1976. She was married to her one true love, Richard Houchin, for 48 years. Together they raised a beautiful family and had a wonderful life of joy and happiness. Gayle was a woman with a servant heart. She was a giver of love and friendship. Gayle and Richard attended C Life church for many years. Gayle biggest joy was cooking for her family and time with her grandchildren. The best days always include family time. Gayle will be remember for her caring heart and live on in the memories of all that knew her.
She is preceded in death by her parents: James and Wanda McCarter.
Those here to cherish her memory are her beloved husband, Richard Houchin; children: J. R. and Lori Houchin, Greg and Lisa Houchin, Jeremy and Sarah Houchin; grandchildren: Luke Houchin, Jayden Houchin, Olivia Houchin, Linley Houchin, Finn Houchin, Sofia Houchin and Charlie Houchin; sister, Glenda McCarter Bradshaw; brothers: James McCarter III and wife, Brandi, Richard McCarter and wife, Kelly; dear friend and bonus sister, Sholana Wells; a host of other family and friends.
A visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m. prior to service on Thursday at the funeral home.
Final resting place will be at Haven of Memories Memorial Park in Canton, Texas.
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