Darlene Howard Obituary

The passing of Darlene Howard in Lebanon, Virginia occurred on August 5, 2026. Darlene, born on November 18, 1938, shared life with family, friends, and community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Darlene Howard to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Tivis Lester and Frances Eleanor Sykes Lester; her husband James "Jim" Howard; and her brothers, Andy Lowe, James Lester, Kirby Lester, Guy Lester, William A. Lester, Steve Lester and Doyle Lester.

She is survived by: her children, Nick Howard (Teresa), James A. "Jay" Howard, Jr. (Shirley), Hiram Howard (Traci), Randy Howard, Judy Powers (Donnie) and Hazel Phillips (Mark); her siblings, Doug Leter, Kermit Lester (Jessie), Ray Lester (Chris), Charlene Meadows and Diane Linowski (Jim); and her close friends, Sam Johnson and Mary Webb. She is also survived by eighteen grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren.