Theo Henrietta (Franklin) Houghton, of Wilmington, passed away January 18, 2016 at Continental Manor in Blanchester, OH. Theo was born September 25, 1929 in Pittsfield, PA, a daughter to late Horace and Florence (Jewell) Franklin. Theo is survived by 2 daughters Linda (Jay) Barkey of Wilmington and Joan (Mike) Walters of Tucson, AZ, son Thomas (Carol) Houghton of Rio Rancho, NM, daughter-in-law Christine (Flaker)Houghton of Mocksville, NC , sister Margaret Peterson of Youngsville, PA and brother Louis (Judy) Franklin of Bradford, PA. Theo had grandchildren Neal Barkey, Douglas (Stacey) Barkey, Brandon (Elizabeth) Petit, Nicholas Houghton, Jason Houghton, Christina (Mark) Smith, Michelle (Robert) Sims, and Scott (Tara) Olivier along with 14 great-grand children She is preceded in death by her husband of 44 years Charles Houghton, son John Houghton, and brothers Kenneth, George, William, Edward, Robert, Lawrence and James Franklin. Private grave side services will be held at Lakewood Cemetery in Akron, Ohio at the immediate family's convenience. The family suggests memorial donation may be made to Community Care Hospice, PO Box 123, Wilmington, OH 45177 or to Continental Manor, c/o: Activities Department, 820 E. Center St, Blanchester, OH 45107. Funeral Home: Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Blanchester 120 W. Main St. Blanchester, OH US 45107 Service: Private , OH US