Virginia Lea Howard of Heavener, Oklahoma was born March 15, 1936 in Linden, Texas to Roy Branscum and passed away December 4, 2021 in Bentonville, Arkansas at the age of 85.
She is survived by:
Her children:
James Smith
Peggy McCowan and fiancé Don
Buddy Howard, Jr.
Randy Howard
Sandy Miller
Tammy Sandt and husband John
Two sisters:
Ella Mae Yandell
Helen Maloy
Two brothers:
Alvin Branscum
Doug Branscum
Eight grandchildren:
Kaycee Morrison and husband Nick, Justin Howard and wife Rachel, Melissa Longsworth, Amanda Morlock, Kathy Boney, Trudi Howard, Bryan Pitchford, and Erika
Numerous great-grandchildren
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and a host of friends
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Buddy Howard, Sr.; two sisters, Dolphine Rice and Allene Benefield; one brother, Gene Henry; and four grandchildren, Kari Diedrich, Curtis Oliver, Jr., Christopher Oliver, and Shawn Oliver.
Virginia was a long-time resident of the area and a homemaker. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She was a loving mother, sister, grandma, Nana Bug, aunt, and friend. Virginia will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Friday, December 10, 2021 at Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener, Oklahoma with Brother Alvin Branscum officiating. Burial will follow in Heavener Memorial Park under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.
Pallbearers will be: Michael Branscum, Steven Benefield, Gabe McAfee, Ricky Roop, Robert Hanson, and Bruce Hanson.
Viewing will be from Noon until 6:00 p.m., Wednesday; and 9:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Thursday; 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., Friday. The family will have visitation with friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home.
To sign Virginia’s online guestbook please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.
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