Dorothy Frances Howard, 98, of Wayne, Michigan passed away at 10:00 AM, Thursday June 13, 2019 at the Regency at Canton nursing home in Canton, Michigan. She was born October 2, 1920 in Paris, Tennessee to James C. and Ina M. Howard. She was married to Michael Nickolas, who preceded her in death in April of 1994. She is survived by her only son, Dennis(Valiere) M. Nickolas. Her only daughter, Denise M(Nickolas) Benton, preceded her in death in April of 2013. Also surviving her are six grand children. Brandon M. Nickolas, Chalise D.(Nickolas) Zeffery, Jaime L.(Nickolas) Valdez, Derek Webb, Ryan Webb and Hailey(Benton) Jones. Dorothy was a long time resident of Wayne, Michigan. She graduated from Plymouth High School in 1938. She enjoyed shopping and travelling but especially spoiling her grandchildren. Her ashes will be placed next to her husbands ashes in a mausoleum at Cadillac Memorial Gardens in Garden City, Michigan. No service or special ceremony is in the planning at this time.