Velma Ruth Howard Obituary
In loving memory of Velma Ruth Howard of East Prairie, Missouri, who departed this world on July 25, 2025 at the age of 85. Velma Ruth leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Velma Ruth Howard to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Offrey Chess Howard and Belma Lucille Jones Howard; her brother Glenn Howard; and her sister-in-law Virginia Sue Howard (Harriet Small). She is survived by: her brother Sammy Howard (Debbie Howard) of Paducah; her sibling's children, Courtney Magee, Dereck Magee and Carlita Sue Howard Harland; her great-nephews, Brent Harland (Jamee Harland) and Aaron Harland (Rachel Harland); her extended family, Kevin and Christy Small; her close friends, Tom, Beverly Humphrey, Wanda Wybark, Larry Secoy, Tony, Lisa and Wanda Cogdill; and also, Parker, Isabella, Nickolas Harland, Clara, Sawyer, Asher Harland, Rylyn, Coy, Sam and Ramsey Small.
