Barbara King Houchins

Mrs. Barbara Jean King Houchins, age 78 of Stuart, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born in Patrick County on April 3, 1948, to the late Richard King and Mary Pilson King. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Houchins was preceded in death by her husband, George Houchins, III; a son, George Houchins, IV; and a sister, Darlene Martin. She was a member of First Christian Church in Stuart. She loved to fish and watch NASCAR, especially Dale Earnhardt, Sr., with her husband, George. She adored her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchild, and was known as “Nanny” by all. She especially enjoyed going riding and going shopping at Walmart with Erica.