Patricia Elaine Howard Fretwell, 68, of Midland, passed away July 18, 2019. Elaine was born on September 22, 1950, to Freda and J.D. Howard in Brownwood, Texas. She graduated from Reagan County High School. She then married John David Fretwell on December 4, 1970. They were married for 48 ½ wonderful years.
She was a housewife and homemaker and cared for many children throughout the years. She enjoyed gardening and cooking, but her real passion was watching sports (especially college football and basketball).
Elaine is preceded in death by her loving parents.
She is survived by her husband John Fretwell; daughter Janet Lopez and husband Eric; son David Fretwell and wife Claudia; granddaughters McCayla and Taylor Lopez and Lyric Fretwell; as well as many other family and friends.
Visitation will be held on July 20, 2019 from 6-8pm at Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Hwy, Midland, Texas. Services will be held Sunday July 21, 2019 at 2pm in the Chapel at Ellis Funeral Home, with burial to follow at Greenwood Cemetery.
The family would like to thank all the Doctors and Nurses at Midland Memorial Hospital for their wonderful care and help during these last days.
