Kazuko Howell died peacefully at her residence, Wednesday, February 29, 2012. The daughter of Fusakichi and Kiyo Kobayashi, she was born in Fujioka, Japan. Kazuko was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Howell; and brothers, Katsumi and Shoji Kobayashi. She is survived by her son, William Howell and wife Amy; grandson, Jared Howell; sisters, Akiko Sekiguchi and Takako Tsuda of Japan; and brother, Shiro Kobayashi also of Japan
Kazuko will be missed by all that knew her, and her memory will forever leave a lasting impression to those she loved.
A Memorial Service will be held at First United Methodist Church in Mansfield on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 10 am. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation in her memory.
Arrangements under the direction of Rhoton Funeral Home, Carrollton, TX.
