Ann Marie Howard Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ann Marie Howard (Farmville, Virginia), who passed away on February 16, 2026 at the age of 74. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ann Marie Howard to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Jeff; her parents, Hugh'Nix' Nixon and Willye Nixon; and her brother Tommy Nixon. She is survived by: her children, Diana Vardeman (Robert) of Wichita Falls, TX, Jeffrey Howard, Jr. (Sherry) of Albemarle, NC, Teri Harris of Farmville, Craig Howard (Christina) of Rice, Kathleen Redford (BK) of Burkeville and Caleb Varner (Alison) of Mexico City, MX.; her grandchildren, Brett Keith (Jacie), Bryan Keith (Belle), Troy Howard (Megan), Cody Howard (Tessa), Ainsley Harris, Kyle Redford, Abigail Harris, Landon Redford, Vivienne Varner and Solomon Varner; her great grandchildren, Kalynn Keith, Caysen Keith, Walker Keith and Nolan Keith; her brothers, Joe Nixon (Bev) of Danville, VA, Jimmy Nixon of Richmond, VA, Jerry Nixon (Marty) of Forrest, VA, Bob Nixon (Susan) of Chester, VA and John R. Nixon (Von) of Rice, VA.; and her caregivers, Ann Marie, Von Nixon, Kesha Jackson, Hannah-Gray Schmidt, Keemeitra Green, Alvina Rice, Dana Green and Tajalin Watson. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Fuqua School Athletic Department, honoring Ann Marie's lifelong joy in supporting her children and grandchildren from the sidelines.
