Louella Duke Howard Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Louella Duke Howard (Farmerville, Louisiana), who passed away on January 29, 2026 at the age of 89. 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, Garland Duke and Wista Franklin Duke; her brother James Preston "JP" Duke; her significant other Dewey Thomas Howard; and her sons, Dewey Dewayne Howard, Thomas Timothy Howard and Daniel Duke Howard.
She is survived by: her children, Renae Howard Dickerson and Dayton Dale Howard; her grandchildren, Craig Dickerson, Christi Dickerson Nolan (Chad), Sumer Davis, Sunni Howard, Cassie Howard, Amy Howard, Jessica Howard Dubose (Jeremy), Dane Howard, Krista Howard and Ellery Gorman; her great grandchild Elli Dickerson; and her sisters-in-law, Ann Dumas Duke and Penny Ginn Howard. She is also survived by numerous great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Lou's Sunday School class – The Faith - Hope Class of Temple Baptist Church – they support numerous community projects in Lincoln Parish, or you are encouraged to donate to a charity of your choice.
