1942
2018
HICKORY- Ruth H. Howard, 75, of Hickory passed away at Catawba Valley Medical Center on Monday, January 29, 2018. Born Ruth Carolyn Housel in Buffalo, NY, on March 31, 1942, she was the daughter of the late William Franklin and Gertrude Russell Housel. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister Edith Brown and a brother William Housel. Ruth was a member of St. Stephens Lutheran Church Mo-Synod. She is survived by her husband Joseph "Joe" Howard of the home; daughter Judith Gibson and husband Gabe of Cypress, TX; sons Joseph "Joey" Howard and wife Alice of Newton, Jeffery Howard of Hickory, and Jeremy Howard and wife Yvette of Los Lunas, NM; grandchildren Taylor Santos and Harley Gibson; great grandchildren Kennedie Santos and Keegan Santos; brother Richard Housel of Golden CO, and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Hickory Funeral Home. The funeral will be held Thursday, February 1, 2018 at 11:00 am at St. Stephens Lutheran Church Mo-Synod with Reverend Dave Guelzow officiating.
Burial will follow at church cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to Western North Carolina Via de Chriso c/o St. Stephens Lutheran Church, 2304 Springs Road NE, Hickory, NC 28601.
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January 31, 2018
Leann Green Norman
Dear Family of Ruth: I had the honor of working with Ruth at SSA in Hickory NC. She was a cheerful lady, always ready with a joke or funny quote. Ruth shared her faith in Christ with me on several occasions and I felt very blessed to know her. Praying for you in the days ahead.
January 31, 2018
Angie Frisbee
Mr. Howard, Joey, Alice and family
You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this trying time. My sympathy and condolences.
January 31, 2018
Angelia Poe
Joe and family, I am so sad to hear this. Ruth and I worked together and she was a hoot! I will be praying for you and your family.
God Bless you!
January 31, 2018
Tara Briley
My deepest condolences. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with you before you retired. You will truly be missed. Another SSA family gone but never forgotten! Rest In Heaven my friend!
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