Willie Mae Howard, 78, of Owensboro, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born February 21, 1942 in Owensboro to the late William and Catherine Crite Douglas.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, John W. Howard Sr.; daughter, Vivian Howard; two sisters, Doris D. Turner and Denise Douglas; and a brother, James Douglas.
She is survived by her son, John W. (Diane) Howard, Jr.; grandchildren, Johnathan Howard, Janae Howard, Marcina Howard, and John W. Howard III; six great-grandchildren; brothers, Robert Douglas, Wilbur (Sherrel) Douglas, Samuel (Karen) Douglas, and Randy (Gail) Douglas; sisters, Mary (Roland) Powell, Alice Douglas, and Mildred (Michael) Graves; and several nieces and nephews.
In compliance with health and public safety directives, private family graveside services will be held at Owensboro Memorial Gardens. James H. Davis Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.