Mildred Howard's Obituary
Mildred Helen Howard, age 97, of Lewes, DE passed away Saturday morning, October 28, 2006, at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes, DE. Mrs. Howard would have been 98 years old on November 10, 2006. Born November 10, 1908, she was a graduate of Laurel High School in 1925. She then entered nurses training at Wilmington General Hospital for two years. At her retirement from over 25 years in the propane gas business, which she owned jointly with her husband, Walter, she became a caregiver at the Lewes Convalescent Center. Later, Mrs. Howard retired in Clearwater, FL, and then returned to Lewes in 1998 where she continued to pursue her greatest joy in life, taking care of her family and friends. She was a member of the Unity Chapter #16 O.E.S. and Bethel United Methodist Church, both of Lewes, DE.
The family gives heartfelt thanks to all the staff and loving care givers at Lewes Convalescent Center where she was so wonderfully attended, and where she resided in her last years. Her care and treatment at Beebe Medical Center during her last days was so comforting. Eternal thanks are given to all at Beebe Medical Center for their kind treatment and attention to her final needs.
Mrs. Howard is survived by two Sons: Walter S. Howard, Jr. of McDaniel, MD and Charles H. Howard, Sr. of Lewes, DE; four grandsons: Walter S. Howard III (Sam); Charles H. Howard, Jr. (Chuck) of Lewes, DE; Glenn T. Howard and wife Lisa, Milton, DE; & Blake A. Howard , Orlando, FL; three granddaughters: Sandra L. Howard, Mineral, VA; Cynthia H. Bryan, Sheridan, WY; & Karla H. Johnson and husband Joe , Lewes, DE; nine great grandchildren: Walter S. Howard IV (Chip) , Virginia Beach, VA; Katherine Howard (Katie), Chesapeake, VA; Michael A. Britts, LaVergne, TN; Laura Jane Britts, Mineral, VA; Stephen Howard Britts, Orlando, FL; Tyler L. Bryan, Lewes, DE; Jordan W. Bryan, Lewes, DE; Allan C. Howard, Milton, DE and Ryann E. Howard, Milton, DE.
Graveside services will be held at Asbury United Methodist Church Cemetery, Route 9, West of Georgetown, DE on Wednesday,
November 1, 2006 ,at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Mark Magee officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Lewes Church of Christ Building Fund for the Point, 14904 Coastal Highway, Milton, DE 19968.
Send on line condolences to : [email protected].
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