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Funeral: 11 a.m. Monday, August 31, 2015 at New Hope Pentecostal Church
Visitation: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, August 30, 2015 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: Floral Garden of Memories Cemetery
Johanna Renee Hough, age 27, of Rinard, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2015, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.
Johanna was born on January 30, 1988 in Effingham, Illinois, the daughter of Pastor Jeff and Nakoma (Gaines) Hough. She earned her diploma from the Free Gospel Bible Institute, along with her E.T.A. teaching certificate. Johanna was selfless, giving of herself to church and children’s church work. Her life was changed when she accompanied others on a mission trip to Hondouras. Johanna was always witnessing to others. Even when she was in the hospital, you would hear her ask the nurse, “Do you know Jesus?” Johanna loved music and wildlife, enjoyed cooking, and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her parents: Pastor Jeff and Nakoma Hough of Rinard; siblings: Aaron (Victoria) Hough of Export, PA, Stephen Reed (Charity) Hough of Xenia, Vonnie Hough of Rinard, Grace Hough of Rinard, and Lydia Hough of Rinard; maternal grandmother: Carolyn Gaines (the late Frank Gaines) of Sand Springs, OK; paternal grandparents: the late Ronnie (Dorothy) Hough and Connie Hough of Altamont; maternal great-grandmother: Vonnie Reed (the late Gene) of Tulsa, OK; one nephew: Micah Hough; one niece: Moriah Hough; along with several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A funeral service for Johanna Hough will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, August 31, 2015, at New Hope Pentecostal Church in Flora. Interment will be in Floral Garden of Memories Cemetery in Flora. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, August 30, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora. Memorial donations may be given to New Hope Missions and will be accepted at the funeral home.
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The Lord took an angel home! Our prayers are with the family.
Johanna was such a beautiful girl inside and out.... No matter what she was going through or how she felt she always made a point to tell me she was praying for me and my family when she knew I needed it. Such a selfless young woman, she will be missed. My heart is with you all.
So sorry for the Hough family.
Stephen and family, so sorry for your loss. May God give you comfort at this time. Prayers with you and your family.
Your arms carried Johanna as far as they could. She is now safely rejoicing on the golden streets of glory! We share your sense of loss and our prayers are with you. "So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?" - 1Cor. 15:54,55
So sorry for your loss. Sis. Johanna was with a FGBI ministry group at our church and I remember she was an example to our youth. She was such a joy to have. We now have MORE TO GO TO HEAVEN FOR!!!! May God comfort you all during this time.
So very sorry for the passing of Johanna. Heaven has gained a remarkable young woman. praying for all of you.
So sorry for your loss. Thinking about and praying for you all. Love and Prayers, Chuck Schwickerath Family
We are going to miss our Perfect lil niece we loved her dearly but we do know she is having the time of her life with Our Precious Saviour and all our Loved one who have already passed!! She was totally selfless & was def an angel!!
My heart breaks for you. I pray for God's grace to cover you all and to carry you thru!! Much love, thoughts and prayers!!
We are so sorry for your loss. Words are inadequate. We pray that God may comfort you. Love you all.
We were so saddened by the news of the passing of Johanna. While our hearts are heavy down here, we sorrow not as those who have no hope. Thank God for the hope we have in the resurrection, for if in this life only we have hope, we are certainly most miserable. But thanks be to the Lord for the promise of eternal life. Our prayer is that the God of all comfort give this precious family grace and comfort in this hour of grief.
Jeff and Nakoma , So sorry to hear about JoAnna . She was such a sweet girl . You are in our thoughts and prayers .
My heart goes out to Jeff, Nakoma, Aaron, Stephen, Vonnie, Gracie, and Lydia. Johanna was a very special girl and earned a big spot in my heart. I loved talking to her. She mentioned to me once that she wanted to start an orphanage because she loved children so much. She also said she wanted to someday marry someone just like her Daddy. When she called to invite Uncle Sonny and me to your 4th of July celebration, she sounded so strong. We did so want to come but Uncle Sonny's health was not good at the time. Johanna would be happy to know that Uncle Sonny is doing much better now. I know personally how hard it is to lose a loved one, having lost 1 son and 3 brothers. Peace be with you Love, Aunt Marian
To the Entire Hough Family, Johanna was an amazing person. Her life was a huge encouragement to me. I am thankful she is now happy and whole. She is free from pain! I am looking forward to seeing her again soon in Heaven! My heart aches for your loss! Your family is in my prayers! Odie
Houghs just wanted you to know that you all are in our prayers and we Love you so much it's never gonna be the same but God has healed her in which I'm so glad that we knew where she went to be with Jesus and I'm sure Pa is showing her every thing and I'm sure she is running on those streets of gold Johanna I will see you soon!!
Our prayers are with you during this time of grief. So thankful we serve the God of All Comfort. We love you all!
Our hearts are saddened by the passing of Johanna. Your family is in our prayers. We love and appreciate you!
Jeff and family. I lost my oldest son in May so I know the heartache you are feeling. I know you have wonderful memories and the Lord to help you through these hard days. Prayers for all.
So sorry for Your loss. Prayers and Hugs for You and Family.
Just wanted to let the family know we are thinking of you.Just met this family in the last few months They r such wonderful people Are hearts are with you at this time.We will be praying for you all. Our Love, Darren, Rhonda, Hunter, Caselyn, Denali, and Destry Raines
Sis. Johanna has reached the goal that we all long for. 2 Cor. 5:8 We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. That blessed reunion will be sooner than later. Will never forget the blessing that we and many others recieved by her ministry here in Honduras. We love all the Houghs and our prayers have been and continue to be with you all.
Praying God will give you peace and comfort at this time.
We are so sorry for your loss and have been praying for the family! Johanna was such a sweet and godly young lady. She is truly an example for others. It is such a privilege to know her!
I am so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers out to your family.
Sorry for your loss, praying for the family and sending my love.
We will continue praying for the God of all peace and comfort to surround you during this time of sadness and wrap his arms around you. Heaven will be a reality soon with each passing day. With love.
Dearest Johanna, Your life was a shining light and strong testimony for your love for Jesus!! We are now even more determined to simply live for Him and serve him in truth as you so beautifully demonstrated for us all. Our hearts ache with your absence but we hear your sweet kind voice telling us not to cry or be sad. You are free and happy, enjoying your Saviour for eternity. Save us a place at the table and we will see you soon. XO
We are so sorry for your loss, and we wish we could be there today. We love you all so much! We are so thankful that we know where she is, and she finally received her forever healing! We know Johanna, and Pa are dancing on the streets of gold with our precious Jesus! Our hearts are with you today, and we pray that Gods grace will be sufficent in this time of need! Love Chad, Brittany & Aspen
So sorry for your loss. Praying that your faith will see your family through this difficult time.
Dear Hough Family, My heart broke when I learned of Johanna's passing. I was not acquainted with her but knew Vonnie and Grace as well as Rev. Hough. Your family lived your religion and was a testimony to anyone who met you. My sincerest condolences to all for your great loss but with Heaven's great gain.
We love you all and wish so much to be there together with you during this time. Oh how much we will miss our sweet cousin Hannah. How thankful we are to know that her suffering has finally ended and that she is safe in the arms of our Father. Heaven is sweeter and our longing to be there just grows with passing day. She beat us home! I'm certain that she and Pa Gaines are finding Sis.Martin, Bro.Norris, Brother Marty Don and many others to share welcome home hugs. Her light here on earth has and will continue to bring many to the Lord. Thank you all for showing us all what it means to trust the Unseen Hand during difficulty. We love you!
We are Hunters grandparents.We haven't ever met you all but have heard alot of good things about you.Just wanted to say we are praying that the Lord will comfort you at this time.May God Bless You ! Ron and Joyce Edmonson
My heart broke for you all when I seen this. I'm so sorry for your family's loss. I pray God comforts your heart during this terrible time as only He can do. She will suffer no more. Earths loss, Heavens gain.
Stephen, so sorry for your loss......prayers for your family to get through this trying time. Don (Butch) , Jane and Darren Delaney ...Judy Briscoe's sister
Our thoughts and prayers with the family. She has been promoted to her Heavenly home.
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