Ruth Laverne Howard's obituary , Passed away on May 10, 2025 in Denver, Colorado

Ruth Laverne Howard

October 7, 1939 - May 10, 2025 (85 years old)

Denver, Colorado

Ruth Laverne Howard's obituary , Passed away on May 10, 2025 in Denver, Colorado
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Ruth Laverne Howard

October 7, 1939 - May 10, 2025 (85 years old)

Denver, Colorado

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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.



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Thu

May 29

Visitation

Olinger Highland Mortuary & Cemetery
10201 Grant St, Thornton, CO 80229

Thu

May 29

Funeral service

Olinger Highland Mortuary & Cemetery
10201 Grant St, Thornton, CO 80229

Thu

May 29

Graveside service

Olinger Highland Mortuary & Cemetery
10201 Grant St, Thornton, CO 80229

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