Amy Jo Nelms Houghton died suddenly on Friday, August 7, 2020. She was raised in Lake City, Florida, though Jacksonville is where she was born and resided most of her life.
Amy was a jokester and loved making people laugh. She was an excellent cook and took pride in her ability to whip up a feast for her family and friends to enjoy. She loved babies, especially her grandchildren. She was a free spirit and was always ready to go.
Amy is survived by her father, Sam Sweat of Lake City; children, Zachary Houghton and Chelsey Houghton of Jacksonville and Tristan Matthews of North Carolina; grandchildren, Amora, Levii, Morgan, and Dallas; sister Ashley Martin (Artie) of Lake City; brother, Gary Sweat (Toni) of Lake City; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and close friends.
She was preceded by her loving companion, Wallace; mother, Barbara; her sister, Brandie; and a brother, Jacob.
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