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Vereen Iann Houston, age 65, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025, in El Paso, Texas. She was born on November 11, 1959, in Bordeaux, France to Rolland and Callie Curtis.
We were incredibly fortunate to know her and be guided by her strength, generosity, and compassion. Vereen was a devoted and resilient woman who raised her three children on her own and later became the primary caregiver for her beloved mother for over a decade. Her selflessness and unwavering love were constants throughout her life.
Vereen formed and cherished many friendships over the years. She was always ready to lend a hand or an ear to anyone in need. Known for her warm heart and generous spirit, she was deeply loved by many and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
She was active for many years with the VFW and took great pride in her community involvement. Vereen’s creativity and humor brightened the lives of those around her. She worked as a florist at Stones Garden for many years and later continued her passion for floral design by crafting beautiful bouquets for her children’s and grandchildren’s weddings. Her creativity also shone through in the many cozy blankets, pillows, and playful costumes she made.
Vereen’s quirky personality and joyful outlook were unforgettable, from dressing as a clown to take her children to school, to answering the phone with her signature greeting, “Hello, this is me. Is this you?”. Her humor and light-heartedness brought laughter and warmth wherever she went.
Vereen is preceded in death by her father, Rolland Curtis and her husband, Lyle Houston.
Vereen is survived by her mother, Callie Curtis; siblings, James and Beryl Curtis and Dawnita and Jeffry Brown; her children, Pamela Cook, Michael Cook, Charles Cook, Theresa and Guy Ross; nieces and nephews, Jannette and Stefan Mazur, Jeffry Curtis Brown and Rachel Brown, Jaida and Ryan Hancock, Joel and Kate Brown, Trayo and Ben Carlson, Zach and Tori Curtis; grandchildren, Rebecca Cook, Elexis and Justin Copeland, Alexandria Yetter, Brittany Cantrell, Cody Cook, Michael Cook Jr., Sabrina Iann Hayes, Alissa Cook, Jonathan Cook, Christa Maldonado, Katie Godfrey, Courtney Burnham, Kayla Gonzales, Catherine Washington, Rebekah Ross, Elizabeth Ross, Joseph Ross, Joshua Ross, Jacob Ross; as well as 22 great grandchildren and 12 great nieces and nephews; her lifelong friends, Sunny Uhr, Kay Lee, Debbie Rodriguez.
Vereen’s love, laughter, and generosity will live on in the hearts of her family and friends forever.
Memorial service will be held and announced at a later date.
The Houston family has entrusted their loved one to the care of Alamogordo Funeral Home.
