Doris Virginia Howard's obituary , Passed away on September 20, 2025 in Elkhart, Indiana

Doris Virginia Howard

January 7, 1937 - September 20, 2025 (88 years old)

Elkhart, Indiana

Doris Virginia Howard's obituary , Passed away on September 20, 2025 in Elkhart, Indiana

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Chapel Hill Funeral Home

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Doris Virginia Howard

January 7, 1937 - September 20, 2025 (88 years old)

Elkhart, Indiana

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Doris Virginia Howard Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Doris Virginia Howard of Elkhart, Indiana, whose life came to an end on September 20, 2025 at the age of 88, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Doris had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Doris may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles E. Courtney and Alma M. Courtney (Deen); her husband Melvin Howard; and her brothers, Albert Courtney (Norma), Delbert Courtney (Millie) and Kenneth Courtney (Barbara).

She is survived by: her children, Tony Landis (Terry) of Elkhart, IN, Ronald Gember of St. Petersburg, FL, Marcia Yrineo of South Bend, IN, Larry Howard of High Point, NC and Sandy Howard (late Kelly Howard) of Hays, NC.. She is also survived by her 14 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

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Chapel Hill Funeral Home



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