Nancy Lee Houghton

NANCY LEE (BRADLEY) HOUGHTON Nancy passed away on February 28, 2017 in Bradenton, Florida. She was born September 15, 1940 in Washington, D.C., having moved to Sarasota as a child and graduating from Sarasota High School and Sarasota Beauty Academy. She is pre-deceased by her parents, Charles and Dorothy Bradley. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Robert (Bob) Houghton, as well as her children: Alice (Jeff) Siemer, Carol (Brett) Flannigan and Van (Donna) Houghton, all of Manatee County, along with her sister Micky (T.C.) Watson of South Carolina and brother, Terry Bradley of Myakka, Florida. Nancy was also the loving grandmother to 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased in death by her granddaughter, Ashley McKenna. Nancy was devoted to her family, and her second love was animals of all kind. Her home was often referred to as Houghton’s Farm, as no animal was ever turned away and animals of all kinds cohabitated together, just as nature intended. She passed away with her family at her side, quietly and peacefully. Her love will remain in our hearts forever. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bishop’s Animal Shelter or Tidewell Hospice. At Nancy’s request, there will be no funeral service. The family will welcome family and friends at the home of Jeff & Alice Siemer, Parrish, FL on Sunday, March 12th between 1:00-4:00 p.m.