She was preceded in death by her parents, Perry Johnson and Marjorie Phillipo Johnson and two brothers, Ronald Johnson and Ted Johnson.
She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Richard D. Howard; daughter, Linda J. Howard; son, David C. Howard (Sherry); sister, Karen Wright; brother, Dr. Richard Johnson and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Services will be private and held at a later date.