Deloris was an accomplished artist, who loved painting and drawing. She was a former director of volunteers for Northwest Memorial Houston and former secretary for the Caldwell Chamber of Commerce.
Deloris was preceded in death by her parents; and husband of 37 years, William D. Howard. She is survived by her sons, William G. Howard and wife Kym, Richard A. Howard and wife Rose, John S. Howard and wife Genie of Hempstead; her daughters, Brenda L. Howard and Shelby A. Howard; her eleven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren; her sisters, Euda Adams of Oklahoma City and Judy McLane of Tulsa, OK; along with numerous other loving relatives and friends.