Shirley Ann Howard Obituary
We bid farewell to Shirley Ann Howard of Kalamazoo, Michigan, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 20, 2025 at the age of 89. Shirley Ann touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Shirley Ann Howard to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harold C. and Mary C. Watkins (Metzger); her husband Charles S. Howard; and her brother Norris Watkins. She is survived by: her children, Dann Louis (Susan), Mark Louis (Sheri), Christine MacLeay (Douglas) and Candy Ryder (Tim); her grandchildren, Douglas Louis (Michelle), Amber Braysher (Ryan), Melanie Consolini (Nicklaus), Michele Woodrow (Andrew), Nicholas MacLeay (Alexis), Amy Barclay (Ryan), Chas Ryder (Audra), Nichole Groot (Jordan) and Sarah Gant (Langston); her sisters, Kay Newton and Virginia Koren (Edward); and her sister-in-law Sandra Watkins. She is also survived by 28 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Generous Hands.
