Born in Black Mountain, NC on July 20, 1926, she was a daughter of the late Marion Doctor Godfrey and Grace McKenzie Burgin.
Preceding her in death was her husband, James Austin Howard.
Survivors include a daughter, Martha Rose Howard Hand and her husband, Allan of Winston Salem. NC; a son, Charles Harry Howard and his wife, Mary Ann of Duluth, MN; two grandsons, Jonathan Allan Land and James Austin Howard and two great-grandchildren, Piper Caroline Hand and Haven Ashley Hand.
Graveside services are planned for 1:00 pm Thursday, November 20, 2014 at Mountain View Cemetery, 413 Cragmont Rd., Black Mountain, NC 28711.
Arrangements are being handled by McEwen Funeral Service-Derita Chapel.
