Obituary of Donna Houck Compton

MARION, Va.: Donna Houck Compton, age 71 of Marion, Va. formerly of Ceres, Va. died Thursday, June 9, 2016. Donna was a huge advocate for the American Cancer Society and Relay for Life. She was former president of the Ceres Alumni Association and remained on their Board of Directors. She was a graduate of King College and held a Bachelor’s degree in Business and Administration. Above all, Donna was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who was loved by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents, George T. and Dorothy Hubble Houck; niece, Greta B. Houck; and nephew Todd T. Houck. Donna is survived by her daughters, Melissa Thompson and husband, Joe of Marion, Va. and Beth Stover and husband, Chris of Fredericksburg, Va.; grandchildren, Crystal Thompson, Adam Thompson, Stacy Hall, all of Marion, Va., Dawson Stover and Gavin Stover of Fredericksburg, Va.; great-grandchildren, Alexis, Chloe, Calvin and Stephen; brothers, Ronnie Houck, Edd Houck and wife, Dana; treasured sister-in-law, Dorothy Houck, all of Fredericksburg, Va.; nephew Russell Houck; niece, Rhonda Houck; treasured friends, Tonya Bauer and Brenda Blevins; and numerous great-nieces. Per Donna’s wishes, the family will honor her life in a private graveside service. The Ceres Alumni Association will hold a community celebration of Donna’s life at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ceres Alumni Association, 40 Ruritan Drive, Ceres, VA 24318. Cremation Society of Virginia Southwest is honored to serve the Compton Family. Courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Crematory.