Elizabeth Denise House (Southeast)

Elizabeth Denise House, age 71, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2024, in hospice care at Baptist Health (East) surrounded by her family. Elizabeth (Liz) was born on July 1, 1953, in Louisville, Kentucky, to Jean A. House (Fields) and Chester House. Liz graduated from Ahrens Vocational Technical High School in 1971, where she excelled in her studies. She entered active-duty service in the U.S. Air Force at 18 years old (shortly after the birth of her only son, Brandt House) and has traveled around the world in her service, is a decorated Vietnam veteran and retired from the Kentucky Air National Guard in 1994. Liz went on to receive her master’s in business administration from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 1999. She enjoyed an amazing 26-year career as an Aircraft Maintenance Planner at the United Parcel Service (UPS) airline from its inception in 1988 until her retirement in 2014. She was proud to share her retirement with her son who, inspired by her military service, also retired from military service in 2014. Liz cherished her retirement, as it allowed her to dedicate time to the people and activities she loved the most. Liz was known for her selfless nature, kindness, sense of humor, and dedication to her family. She will be remembered by all who knew her for her undying love and pride in her son and her granddaughter, Bailey, her love of Louisville Cardinal sports, throwing the best Kentucky Derby parties, crocheting everything from hats to socks for those in need and playing bingo (an activity she picked up from her mother at a young age). More importantly, Liz enjoyed celebrating life’s special moments with family and friends. She never missed a birthday or any reason to throw a party, always filling those gatherings with laughter and creating lifelong memories for the people she loved. Liz’s deep faith in the Lord was instilled by her mother from a young age. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior early in life and was baptized at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Louisville, KY. Her spiritual journey led her to St. Stephen Baptist Church where she was an active member in several of their ministries. Liz led an incredibly active life, traveling across the country and relishing every moment she could with her son, Brandt, and her granddaughter, Bailey. Elizabeth is survived by her son, Lt. Colonel (r) Brandt Lamont House, her granddaughter, Bailey Lauren House, her sister Margaret Elaine House Bullard, her brother Demetrius A. House-Bey, and an abundance of nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Kyndra Brooks House, her step-father John “Chico” Dorsey, and her parents, Jean Autry House and Chester House. “Those we love don’t go away; they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard, but always near.” Visitation will be from 10am-12pm Thursday, August 29, 2024 at St. Stephen Church, 1018 S. 15th St., with the funeral services to follow at 12 noon. Burial will be in KY Veterans Cemetery, Radcliff, KY

Elizabeth Denise House (Southeast)

July 1, 1953 - August 21, 2024