Beulah Mae Houck, 83 a lifelong resident of Walton, passed away early Friday morning, February 1, 2008 in Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, after a long illness.

Beulah was born in Walton on March 24, 1924, the daughter of the late Icabod and Ora (Walcott) Sprague. She was a graduate of Walton High School. In 1957 she married Floyd A. Houck. He died in 1999. Beulah was a homemaker who loved to crochet, latchhook, embroider, and going to the auction. She was also an avid reader.

Beulah is survived by a daughter, Barbara (Daniel) Conklin, North Carolina; a son, Rick (Joan) Houck, Walton, 5 grandchildren, many great grandchildren, sister, Helen Condon, Delhi, brother in law, Bob (Barbara) Youngs, Delhi; sister in laws, Sandra Serfre, Treadwell; Doris Gransbury, Sidney; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by a brother, Ivan Sprague, and a sister, Wanda Grotevant.

Friends and relatives are invited to call at the Clark, Winter & Courtney Funeral Home 25 Townsend St., Walton on Monday evening, February 4, 2008 from 6 to 8 PM where services will be held on Tuesday morning at 11 AM with Pastor Donald Crossman, officiating.

Memorial contributions in Beulah's memory may be made to Delaware Valley Hospital's Physical Therapy Dept, 1 Titus Place, Walton, NY or Northfield Community Church, County Rt. 23, Walton, NY 13856