Tina Marie Huston, 62, of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at
OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois.
Tina was born on October 19, 1962, in Burlington, Iowa, the daughter of Marion Henry
and Betty (Washburn) Nelson. On July 18, 1982, she was united in marriage to Samuel
“Sam” Huston in Warsaw, Illinois. They were later divorced but remained close friends.
She was employed at Methode and Subway, and later worked as a CNA and in home
health for over twenty years until her health forced her to retire.
Tina enjoyed spending time with her friends at the Mississippi Terrace and eating at
McDonalds on Tuesdays with her group. She also had a vast collection of angels. Tina
was the definition of a feisty redhead and had a great and sarcastic personality. She
was truly one-of-a-kind.
Tina is survived by two daughters: Rebecca Huston Sparrow of Warsaw, Illinois, and
Robyn Huston Villegas of Keokuk; seven grandchildren: Maria (Kurt Steele) Sparrow of
Keokuk, Ashlynn Sparrow of Quincy, Quinton Sparrow of Warsaw, Baylee Sparrow of
Warsaw, Tai Villegas of Keokuk, Chloie Sutton of Keokuk and Izac Sutton of Keokuk;
three brothers: Terry (Tami) Nelson and Rick Nelson, both of Keokuk, and Bill Winkle of
Quincy; her sister Margaret Hudson of Arkansas; and many nieces, nephews and
cousins.
Tina is preceded in death by her parents, her brother Joe Nelson and her son-in-law
Brent Sparrow.
Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Printy Funeral
Home, 917 Blondeau Street, Keokuk, Iowa. Visitation with viewing will be held on
Saturday, July 26, from 11 am to 2 pm at the funeral home directly before the service.
Memorials may be directed to PAWS Animal Shelter.
Tributes and condolences may be left at www.printyfuneralhome.com.
Printy Funeral Home of Keokuk is in charge of arrangements.