Gloria Howard Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Gloria Howard of Columbia, South Carolina, who passed away on April 11, 2026, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Gloria Howard or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, George Russell and Mary Bessie Stowe Thompson; her boyfriend Thomas Law Wilcox; her sister Mary Vivian Thompson Dail; her brother-in-law John Authur Dail; and her nephew John Russell Dail.

She is survived by: her children, Thomas "Chip" Wilson Howard (Jill) of Lake Murray, Michael Brian Howard (Merida) of Columbia and Shannon Leigh Howard of Columbia; her grandchildren, Preston Maddox Pooser, Grayson Elle Pooser, Colton Wilson Howard, Laken Crocker (Patrick) and Brennen Smith; and her great grandchildren, Loralei, Teagan Crocker and Vann Culley.