Memorial Funeral Home of Houston

11/17/2025

11/14/2025

Many families include funeral readings to personalize a loved one's funeral service, but what passages should you choose? If you'd like a little help, check out this list of 10 literary readings to consider!

Literary readings can add personalization and dimension to any funeral or memorial service. Check out this list of options to consider!

11/12/2025

Did you know that cooking with the kid in your life can encourage their curiosity? Follow this link to learn how food science can inspire a child’s learning skills and development!

Chances are, you’ve got at least one favorite food-based memory from childhood: biting into a freshly baked cookie, slurping a treat from the ice cream truck or going to Grandma’s house for her famous roast chicken.Food can be a powerful trigger for memories and emotions in childhood, both grati...

11/12/2025

As we mark Veterans Day, we want to specially remember the courage and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans. We thank you for your courage and selfless sacrifice!

11/07/2025

If you are a veteran, then you may be eligible for burial in a national cemetery - free of charge! Check out this list of national cemeteries across the United States and then chat with a funeral director about your options and how to plan ahead for your funeral wishes as a veteran.

Are you interested in burial or inurnment at a national cemetery? Check out this list of national cemeteries and find one to fit your needs.

11/06/2025

Prairie-Sarah Jo Sizemore Langley, 72, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was born October 21, 1953, in Sulligent, Alabama to the late Lee Roy Sizemore and Eula Pauline Stockman Sizemore.

Services will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 7, 2025, at Faith Bible Church in Houston with Bro. Johnny Cherry officiating. Burial will be at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Una. Memorial Funeral Home of Houston is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

She is survived by two daughters; Connie Kropp of Laurel, Alicia Deanne DeArmond of Laurel; five grandchildren, Justin Michael Husers, Austin Wayne Husers (Laken), Brandon Ray Meadows (Chloe), Timothy James Meadows, Mika Renee Meadows;
five great grandchildren, Clayton Max Husers, Tinley Grace Husers, Drew Avery Meadows, Talim Rose Clark and Wyatt Lee Ainsworth; two sisters, Nora Imogene Woods of Aberdeen and Claudine Powers of Una.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee Roy Sizemore and Eula Pauline Stockman Sizemore; three brothers, Kenneth Allen Sizemore, Thomas Jerry Sizemore and Kermit Sizemore; three sisters, Ethel Louise Evans, Jeffie Lee Williams, and Wanda Mae Pederson.

Pallbearers will be Austin Husers, Brandon Meadows, Eric Smith, Johnny Kolb, Keith Woods and Jerry Pettit. Honorary pallbearer will be Justin Husers.

Visitation will be Friday, November 7, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. until time of service at 2:00 p.m., at Faith Bible Church in Houston.

For online condolences visit www.memorialfuneralhomehouston.com.

11/05/2025

Landing in a different time zone can feel disorienting and exhausting if you’re unprepared. Read the article below to discover a few ways to beat jet lag as you travel.

11/01/2025

Houston-James Leon Cook 76, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at his home in Houston. He was born June 6, 1949, in Houston to the late Virgil Leon Cook and Dorothy Virginia Branch Cook Thomas.

A visitation and Memorial service will be held Friday, November 7, 2025, at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel from 11:00 until 1:00 p.m, service time. Memorial Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

He is survived by his sister, Sharon Cook Wright of Houston; four brothers, Sidney Cook of Searcy, AR, Randy Cook of Pinconning, MI, Gary Thomas of Thomasville, IL and David Thomas of Herring, IL; a host of nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil Cook and Dorothy Cook Thomas; his brother, Dennis Cook and his sister, Frances Cook White.

For online condolences visit memorialfuneralhomehouston.com

11/01/2025

It’s that time again! Don’t forget to turn back your clocks tonight.