Mrs. Gail Parham Houston, 86, of Columbia, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023.

Gail lived a beautiful and full life always thinking of other people. She was a loving Wife, Mother, Sister, and Grandmother. As a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church of Columbia, she was also a very active member of the prayer group. She loved reading, writing poetry, traveling, and spend quality time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her Husband, William Reed Houston, Sr.; her Father, Beverly Blount Parham; Mother, Carrie Brown Parham; one Sister, Carolyn Josephson; one Great Grandchild, Blakely Drew Houston.

She is survived by her three Children; Kathryn Houston, William "Reed" Houston, Jr. (Joy), Beverly Masino (Mike); one Sister, Beverly Taylor; three Grandchildren, William "Will" Reed Houston III (Amy), Alexander "Sasha" Masino, Yana McCullough (Devin); three Great Grandchildren, Josie Houston, William "Chip" Reed Houston, IV, Drake McCullough.

Hathorn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Friends may sign an online guest register book at www.hathornfuneralhome.com