- Date Of Birth: January 24, 1931
- Date Of Death: January 31, 2021
- State: Alabama
Ruth Howard, age 90, of Lanett, Alabama passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at the EAMC Lanier Memorial Hospital in Valley.
Mrs. Howard was born in Tibbie, Alabama on January 24, 1931 to the late Iron Patrick and Irma Gilley Patrick. In addition, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse G. Howard, Jr. and a brother, D.W. Patrick.
She attended Livingston University where she earned her bachelor’s degree in education.
Mrs. Howard and her husband were lifelong educators who served in several school districts across the state of Georgia. To name a few, she taught at West Point High School, Blanchard Elementary School, and Winterfield Elementary School. She was also the cheerleading sponsor at West Point High School.
She was a member of Morningside Baptist Church in Columbus, Georgia for several years and later moved her membership to Lanett First Baptist Church, upon returning to the Valley. She taught Sunday School class for well over 30 years at Morningside Baptist Church, West Point First Baptist Church, and other churches. She loved to sing in the church.
She was a lady with of strong faith and her reliance on God. She was a lady who ministered and witnessed to others and was able to help many ladies who needed help in their lives.
When she and her husband were able, they both enjoyed doing yard work together.
She is survived by her sons, J. Gray (Nancy H.) Howard, III, Lanett, Kenneth P. (Kelli J.) Howard, Valley; grandchildren, Jess (Emily) Howard, IV, Zachary (Carma) Howard, Jordan (T. J.) Newman, Holly (Brandon) Elliott; great-grandchildren, Connor Howard, Caleb Howard, Scarlett Newman, Ava Newman; siblings, Maude Taylor, George Patrick, Sadie Burgin, Peggy (Larry) Brewer; sister-in-law, Annette Howard; brother-in-law, Wayne Farmer; numerous nieces, nephews, and other extended family members.
th Street, Lanett, Alabama 36863.
