With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Beatrice Howard of Ezel, Kentucky, who passed away on April 22, 2023 at the age of 94. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Billy Lykins and Rachel Franklin Lykins; her husband Chester Howard; and her son-in-law Billy Joe Murphy. She is survived by : her children, Janise Howard Gevedon (Danny Joe), Dorothy Howard Bartley (Rickey), Peggy Howard Murphy, Jackie Howard (Marlene), Jerry Howard (Connie), Paul David Howard (Sharion) and Harry Gasparrett; and her siblings, Edith McGuire, Marcus Lykins, Gertie Tackett, Jessie Howard, Mable Howard, Pauline Howard, Faye Tackett, Charles Lykins and Robert Lykins. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers contributions are suggested to Pine Grove Community Church, 4000 Hwy 882, Ezel, KY 41425.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Herald & Stewart & Halsey Funeral Home