Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home

13/08/2025

If your family has a history of diabetes, you may want to consider your own health. This article explains how you can keep your body healthy if you have diabetes or may be at risk.

The American Heart Association explains how to prevent diabetes and how to treat diabetes including lifestyle changes and working with your healthcare team.

12/08/2025

We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Brian James Pavlock. The family is lovingly preparing his obituary, and we invite you to check back for updates.

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11/08/2025

Kevin was born on October 6, 1961, in Houston, Texas, to Bobby and Joyce Miller. He was the eldest of three children, and a loving big brother to Kim and Kelly. From an early age, Kevin showed a curiosity for how things worked and a gift for fixing just about anything—a skill that would become a...

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11/08/2025

The first day of school is right around the corner! Best of luck to all the children heading back to school. Have a great year!

11/08/2025

08/08/2025

Offering condolences can feel a little uncomfortable, especially when you're not sure what to say. But with a little knowledge and a dose of compassion, you can send a meaningful message. For help with sending condolences via text or direct message, click the link!

Would you like to send a condolence to a friend via text message or DM? Check out this article for sample text and etiquette tips!

07/08/2025

Gene “Loco” Branch was born July 21, 1959 to Betty Jo Eis and Leonard Eugene Branch in Houston, Texas where he was the little brother to Lea Ann Branch Robertson and a year later, the big brother to Sharla Branch Martinez. The family grew when mom married Chuck Carter, who became “DAD” to Gene,...

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07/08/2025

Betty Jean Huse Smith Lafferty was born in Rockwall, Tx., May 27, 1935, to Roy and Minnie Huse. Betty claimed her heavenly reward August 6, 2025, in Willis, Tx. She is survived by her daughter Barbara Reynolds (Lonnie), her son Harold Smith (Carol). Betty also leaves a grandson Heath Preston...

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07/08/2025

Carol Lee Ellisor was born on February 27, 1942, in Galveston, Texas, and passed away on August 4, 2025, in Huntsville, Texas, surrounded by her family.
A devoted mother, cherished Mammaw, and beloved friend, Carol was known for her boundless love, energy, and generosity. She treated everyone...

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06/08/2025

Does the idea of planning ahead for your funeral wishes make you feel uncomfortable or nervous?

You’re not alone! It’s normal to feel that way, but we invite you to push through that feeling for a greater reward. Not only is preplanning much easier than your brain is telling you, it’s also an opportunity to give your family a beautiful gift – a roadmap to your wishes.

By sitting down with us for as little as an hour, you can make decisions that will have a positive impact on your family and help them through the grieving process.

Contact us today at 936.291.7300 to learn more about taking care of things now, so your family doesn’t have to later!

06/08/2025

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06/08/2025

TIME’s Person of the Year is one of the most anticipated publications, but did you know this tradition wasn’t purposefully planned? Discover how the iconic franchise came to be in the article below.

The magazine's editors have been picking a Person of the Year since 1927