Sumi Howard Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Sumi Howard of Huntington, Arkansas. Sumi, born on June 27, 1930, passed away on September 12, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Sumi Howard to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Jinchu Arakaki and Kama Arakaki; her spouse Charley Howard; her son-in-law David Jarnagin; and her granddaughter Stephanie Stipins.
She is survived by: her children, Betty Jarnagin and Steven Howard (Lynn); her grandchildren, Jennifer Mellon (Sean), Kyle Jarnagin (April), Alicia Henry (James) and Heather Spencer; her great grandchildren, Ericka Shrum (Nathan), Samantha Crawford (Blake), Colton Stipins (Alexa), Isabella Stipins, Riley Shea, Amelia Taff, Lily Ridley (Skyler), Eva Jarnagin, Jackson Jarnagin, Dylan Pelt, Jameson Henry, Jillian Henry, Gristopher Spencer, Gideon Spencer, Dorianna Spencer and Sumi Spencer; her sister-in-law Barbara Howard (Jerry); her grandson-in-law Eric Stipins; and her great great grandchildren, Grace Shrum, Talon Shrum, Bryar Pelt, Gianna Shepard, Xaylin Coleman, Blakelee Crawford and SJ Ridley.
Viewing was held on Tuesday, September 15th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the McConnell Funeral Home Chapel (137 N Main St, Greenwood, AR 72936). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, September 16th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
