Joy Howard's obituary , Passed away on February 28, 2026 in Lexington, Kentucky

Joy Howard

January 30, 1942 - February 28, 2026 (84 years old)

Lexington, Kentucky

Joy Howard's obituary , Passed away on February 28, 2026 in Lexington, Kentucky

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Mathers-Gaunce Funeral Home

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Joy Howard

January 30, 1942 - February 28, 2026 (84 years old)

Lexington, Kentucky

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Joy Howard Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joy Howard in Lexington, Kentucky, who passed away on February 28, 2026, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joy Howard to show support.

She was predeceased by: her husband James Gaylord Howard; her parents, Roy D. Livengood and Lucille Hubbard Livengood; her daughter Holly Jean Howard; her stepmother Vella Mae Livengood; and her siblings, David Livengood, Bonnie Sue Rodgers and Amelia "Millie" Wilkinson.

She is survived by: her children, James Michael Howard (Shana) of Carlisle, Tracy Howard of Paris and Kelly Rogers (Robert) of Paris; her brothers, Clay Livengood and Tommy Livengood; her grandchildren, Emily Haley (Hunter), Jesse Slayden (Greg), Samantha Brooke Rogers, Nicholas Rogers (Amber), Jacob Wiggins and Daniel Wiggins; and her great grandchildren, Easton, Luke, Channing, Grey Haley, Rhodes, Maddox Slayden, River, Xander and Asher Rogers. She is also survived by several nieces & nephews, and a large extended family.

Donations: Shriners Children's Lexington 110 Conn Terrace, Lexington KY 40508 Tel: 1-859-266-2100 Web: https://www.shrinerschildrens.org

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Mathers-Gaunce Funeral Home



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Mar 05

Visitation

First Baptist Church of Carlisle
345 N Locust St, Carlisle, KY 40311

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Mar 05

Funeral service

First Baptist Church of Carlisle
345 N Locust St, Carlisle, KY 40311

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Mar 05

Burial

Carlisle Cemetery

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