Upton-Houston, Barbara Diane – arrived at her eternal home on March 19, 2010 after a 2 year courageous battle against cancer. Preceded in death by: father, Alex Houston; brothers, David and John Houston; nephew, David Houston. Keeping her memories alive will be done by: devoted daughters, Paula and Yolanda Upton; devoted grandchildren, Yasmine, Leroy, Ardarrius, Dereke and Artinna; mother, Paula; sisters, Fannie and Judy (William) McCoy; brothers, Alex and Ray; former husband, Kenneth Upton; many nieces and nephews too numerous to name. Devoted friends, Sharon Maples, Diane Abernathy, Carol Harris, Nancy Lee, Sue Miller, Peggy Pickle and the entire staff at Salon Visage. Special thanks to 8N at Ft. Sanders. Dr. Ibach, Dr.Grapski, Elmeira and Linda for continuous care and support. Extended families; the Upton, Dunn and Hardy. Family will receive friends on Monday, March 22, 2010 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 Noon at Unity Mortuary Chapel with funeral services to follow. Reverend Jerry Upton officiating; Reverend David Upton assisting. Interment at Woodland Cemetery, Knoxville, Tennessee. Services will conclude with full dove release.

This obituary was posted on Friday, March 19th, 2010 at 11:43 am.
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