Frances M. Houck

Frances M. Houck, 87, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at her residence. Born on March 1, 1934 in Gallia County, Ohio, Frances was the daughter of the late James Chester and Gladys M. Allman Clark. On April 21, 1955, Frances married Chancey O. Houck, who preceded her in death on July 30, 2015. Frances was a homemaker; however, she had also worked at the GDC for fifteen years and Jo Lynn’s Dress Shop in Gallipolis. She was a member of First Church of the Nazarene Gallipolis. Frances is survived by her daughter Donna (Nick) Smith of Gallipolis; sons, Dwayne (Angela) Houck of Gallipolis and Craig (Lori) Houck of Delaware, Ohio; and grandchildren, Adam Houck, Andrew Houck, Sara Houck, Andrea Houck, and Becca (Jeremy) Brumfield. In addition to her parents and her husband Chancey, Frances was preceded in death by siblings, Dorothy Kaple, Richard Clark, Alice Arrowood, James Clark, Arthur Clark, George Clark, Josephine Rice, and Ann VanGundy. The funeral service for Frances will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Willis Funeral Home with Pastor Gene Harmon officiating. Her burial will follow in Centenary Cemetery. Friends may call prior to the service Saturday from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences.