Laura Ann Howard, 54, of Okolona, returned to her Heavenly Father on Monday, December 19, 2016. Mrs. Howard was an insurance agent for Blue Cross Blue Shield.Among those that preceded her in death include her mother, Annalee Derman. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Arthur Howard; daughters, Courtney Trimble (Nicholas), Rachel Howard; son, Robert Howard; grandchildren, Jon, Bryce, Rylee, Teagan Trimble; father, Robert Derman; brother, Chris Derman (Vicky); and a host of family and friends.
Funeral service will be held Friday, December 23, 2016 at Noon in the chapel of Schoppenhorst, Underwood, & Brooks Funeral Home (Preston Hwy at Brooks Rd.) with cremation to follow. Friends may pay their respects on Thursday, December 22, 2016 from 2:00pm until 8:00pm. www.subfuneralhome.com