Ruth Laverne Howard Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Ruth Laverne Howard of Denver, Colorado, whose life came to an end on May 10, 2025 at the age of 85, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Ruth Laverne Howard or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Elisha Lightsey and Rosella Coats; her husband Cornell Howard, Sr.; her daughter Deborah A. Nelson; her grandparents, William Terry and Lillie Bell Terry; her aunt Lillie Bell Medlock; her brother Nathaniel Hamilton; and her nephews, Shawn Winn and Tracey Winn.
She is survived by: her daughter Janet M. Nelson; her friends, Michelle Leali, Brenda Mel, Sandy Betters, Donna Vest and Sherry Walters; her son Cornell Howard, Jr.; her sister Mary M. Winn; and her grandchildren, Shaniq S. Wells, Latoya M. Thompson, Jawaan C. Nelson and Sahvannah L. Nelson. She is also survived by ten great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, a host of many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.
