Gayle Houston, 77, of Paragould, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017.  She was born November 24, 1939, in Paragould, to Charles and Lena Smith.  Gayle was a member of the First Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles Houston; and brother, Jack Smith.

Survivors include her son and daughter in law, Johnny and Teresa Houston; daughter, Kym Downs; grandchildren, Drake Downs, Drew Downs, Jacob Houston, and Kathryn Pasala; and great grandchildren, Zoey, Marley, and Jaxon Houston.

No services are planned at this time.