Obituary of Delmonte Virginia Houpt

Delmonte  “Del” Virginia Houpt 95 went home to be with her Lord and savior 9/12/21.

 

She was born to parents Marshall B. Bishop, and Anna Kathryn Bishop in Hagerstown Maryland. She is preceded in death by her parents and sisters Opal Tenney (Bob), Edna Godlove (Ed), Mildred Wheeler (Bob), and Twila Thurston(Denny), along with her husband of 49 years Robert L. Houpt.

 

She leaves behind 4 children Kenneth M. Houpt (Kay), Richard L. Houpt (Gail), Raymond S. Houpt (Cheryl), Donna M. Price (Gary). She had the blessing of 8 grandchildren Steven Houpt, Kathy Houpt, Nichole Luna (Victor),Karen Thomas,Christina Hatch (Eric), Kelli Frazier (Jared), Tasha Houpt, Carly Houpt, 6 great grand children, along with many nieces and nephews as well as wonderful friends.

 

She served the Lord for many years at First Baptist Church of Lehigh Acres co-teaching a 4 year old Sunday school class. She always marveled how she learned more about our wonderful Lord & Savior through preparing for those weekly lessons. She was then led to serve on the stewardship committee and then as financial secretary for the church. This was way out of her comfort zone but God enabled her with abilities for math she never knew. She was currently a  member of Faith Assembly North Ft. Myers.

 

One of her proudest accomplishments was completing her nurses aid training through the American Red Cross. She was definitely trained and had the heart to care for others in there time of need.She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

 

Services for immediate family are being held at Akin Davis Funeral home Ft. Myers Florida, Thursday September 23,2021.

 

in Lieu of Flowers memorials may be made to your local church home to continue to spread The Good News of Jesus Christ.

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