A native of Beaumont, Dolores has lived in Houston since 1961, and was a retired registered nurse with Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston.
Dolores was an active member of Willow Meadows Baptist Church in Houston, and an active member of AARP. Dolores enjoyed going to plays and going bowling.
Cremation arrangements were entrusted with Forest Lawn Memorial Park and Funeral Home in Beaumont.
Dolores was preceded in death by her parents, J.D. and Ruby Barnes Howard, Sr., and her sister, Nel Smith. Dolores is survived by her brother, J.D. Howard, Jr. of Beaumont, nephew, Michael Howard Johnsen of Lake Stevens, WA., and her niece Sherry Lee Cottonaro of Belmont, CA.
Dolores will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.