Christine Houston Altice
Christine Houston Altice, age 92 of Rocky Mount went to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 8, 2021 and was reunited with family who had gone before her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Altice; children, Ricky Von Altice and Sandra Ann Altice; parents, Jim and Cordie Houston; and three sisters, Letha Holland, Joyce Law, and Ruby Wray. Surviving are her grandchildren, Nick Altice (Leigh Ann), Ben Altice, and Lindsay Altice; great-grandson, Chase Tolley; daughter-in-law who she thought of as her own daughter, Patty Altice; many special nieces; nephews; great-nieces; and great-nephews. Special thanks to her caregivers Ruth Snead and Vestal Poff and also to Mike and Connie Wray for their help. Christine was a charter member of Rocky Mount First Church of the Brethren and was retired from Bristol Manufacturing. She loved yard work and tending to her flowers. Funeral services will be conducted at Flora Funeral Chapel 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 11, 2021 with Rev. John Collins officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. Her family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Rocky Mount First Church of the Brethren (405 Tanyard Road, Rocky Mount, VA 24151). Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.