Myrtle C. Howard

Myrtle C. Howard, age 87, of Brundidge, AL, passed away October 16, 2011 at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, AL. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at Brundidge United Methodist Church at 2:00 PM. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery, Rev. Michael Lawler officiating, and Dillard Funeral Home of Brundidge directing. Visitation will be held at the church from 1:00-2:00 PM.

She is survived by her devoted husband of almost 67 years, Mr. Wilburn E. Howard of Brundidge; two daughters: Mrs. Barbara Ryals (Jacob) of Birmingham, AL and Mrs. Bettie Clark (Tom) of Birmingham, AL.; four grandchildren: Alex Ryals, Kevin Ryals, Sarah Clark, and Nathan Clark; and four great-grandchildren: Abby Ryals, Alyssa Ryals, William Ryals, and Miriam Ryals.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Ethel Clements, brothers, Leon and Oren Clements and her sister, Saranell Sheldon. Mrs. Howard was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a gentle, caring person who was loved and admired by everyone who knew her.

Pallbearers will be members of Brundidge Masonic Lodge 184.

Memorials may be made to the Brundidge United Methodist Church.

To sign our online guest book, please visit our website at www.dillardfh.com.