Mrs. Deloris Lashelle Payne Houston

Deloris Lashelle Payne Houston was born on May 20, 1977, to the late James Lewis Payne, Jr., and Jessie Darlene Bryson Payne. She peacefully departed this life on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Deloris accepted Christ at an early age at God House of Prayer, under the leadership of Bishop Micheal Thomas. Later in life, she united with United Christian Missionary Baptist Church, where she faithfully worshiped under the leadership of Pastor Walter Johnson, III. Deloris received her formal education in Marianna, Arkansas, in the Lee County School District and was a proud graduate of Lee Senior High School, Class of 1996. With a heart for service and a passion for helping others, she furthered her education and became a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Deloris dedicated over 20 years of faithful service to Crestpark Retirement Inn, where she touched countless lives with compassion, professionalism, and genuine care. She later became employed with Elite Hospice and went on to provide in-home health services, continuing her lifelong commitment to serving others. At the time of her passing, Deloris was employed with Superior Senior Care and GreenLeaf Personal Care Services, LLC, both of Forrest City, Arkansas. Deloris was united in holy matrimony to Aaron Oneal Houston, with whom she shared over 33 years of love, companionship, and devotion. Together, they built a life rooted in love, family, and faith. She was preceded in death by her father, James Lewis Payne, Jr.; her grandparents, James Lewis Payne, Sr., Lula Mae Mitchell Payne, and Vergie Lee Bryson; her aunt, Jearline Payne-Hodges; her sister, Mae Anna Payne; and her uncle, James L. Payne. Deloris leaves to cherish her precious memory her loving mother, Jessie Darlene Bryson Payne, of Forrest City, Arkansas; her devoted husband, Aaron Oneal Houston, of Colt, Arkansas; her children, Aaron Houston, Jr., Deyaunna Houston, Javion Houston, and Darren Houston, all of Colt, Arkansas; her grandchildren, Ca’Miya Randle, Ka’Ziya Randle, and Ka’Lani Randle, all of Colt, Arkansas; her siblings, Sharron Payne (Jerry) and Tyrone George, both of Forrest City, Arkansas; her God-sister, Jennifer Jones (Clarence); a beloved cousin she loved as a sister, Angela Carter (Fred), of Forrest City, Arkansas; along with a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family members, and dear friends who will forever hold her memory close to their hearts. Deloris will be remembered for her gentle spirit, unwavering faith, dedication to caregiving, and the enduring legacy of love she leaves behind.

Mrs. Deloris Lashelle Payne Houston

May 20, 1977 - December 24, 2025