Martha Virginia Houghton, 80, of Huntington, widow of Irving Wilbert Houghton, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2016 in the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. She was a homemaker. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 pm Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at Chapman's Mortuary with Pastor Phil Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery. She was born April 27, 1936, in Huntington, WV, a daughter of the late Leland and Marguerite Saunders Kiger. She was a member of the Baptist Temple, an accomplished musician and graduated from Lynchburg University with a Master's Degree. She was also preceded in death by a brother. Survivors include one sister, Mary Ann Gorby of Proctorville, OH, three nieces, one nephew, one sister-in-law, Harriet Kiger of Huntington, caregivers, James and Christina Gorby of Scottown, OH and special friend Betty Holley of Huntington. Visitation will be from 1:00 until 2:00 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.