Marcia Lynette Howard
Dec 19, 1945 - Nov 15th, 2020- Birth Date: Dec 19, 1945
- Death Date: Nov 15, 2020
- Funeral Date: Nov 23, 2020, 1:00 pm
- Location: Ruebel Funeral Home Chapel
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Biography:
Marcia Lynette Howard, 75, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away peacefully Sunday, November 15, 2020, at her home in Little Rock, following a long post-stroke illness. She is survived by her husband Dr. Gene Howard, and four children: Gina Farmer and her husband David; Tracey Truby and her husband Chris; Walt Howard and his wife Jordan; Brad Howard and his wife Suzanne; a sister, Jan Jolly; and thirteen grandchildren: Adam, Logan and Nathan Farmer; Victor, Max, Zoe and Tess Truby; Jacob and Tatum Howard; Linley and Jack Pierce; and Wright and Wilkes Howard.
Lynette was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on December 19, 1945, to Harold and Erma True Wright. She had one younger sister who she was very fond of all of her life. Lynette was a 1963 graduate of Central High School, where she was honored as Miss Campus Choice, a Tiger cheerleader, and a member of National Honor Society, Beta Club and Mu Alpha Theta. Naturally intellectual, Lynette graduated one year early with honors. Lynette married her high school sweetheart, Gene Howard, on her 19th birthday.
Lovely, blonde, and petite, Lynette was a gifted, creative and deep thinker. She worked part-time alongside her dentist-husband as a dental-hygienist for close to forty-five years while she raised their two sons and two daughters. In retirement, she emerged as a master-seamstress, and started a monogramming business out of her home where she created personalized wedding and baby gifts for her friends and family.
Her family remembers their home being filled with the sound of soft, peaceful piano music that Lynette would play by ear. She was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother, and loved to be in her own home more than any other place in the world. She was a voracious reader and could often be found on the couch with a good book in her hand.
Her strong faith gave her the strength to bravely persevere through the difficult last seven years of her life on earth.
Lynette Howard was passionately loved and deeply admired by her family and friends, and will be dearly missed by them all.
Special thanks to her caregiver, Delena Edelmann, who took care of her along with Lynette’s loving husband, Gene.
The family will receive friends at a visitation from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 22, 2020, at Ruebel Funeral Home, 6313 West Markham St., Little Rock, Arkansas 72205.
The funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, November 23, 2020, at Ruebel Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at Pinecrest Memorial Park Cemetery.
Condolences(13)
Tonna Butzlaff
#13
Nov 28th, 2020 4:13 pm
Prayers and condolences are extended to your family. I always remembered her smiling face and it was always extended to everyone she encountered. You have my deepest sympathies.
Tonna Rhodes Butzlaff
#12
Nov 28th, 2020 3:44 pm
My thought and prayers are with you and your family upon hearing of your loss. I will always remember her smiling face and know that she would have passed that on to everyone she encountered. Special prayers for her.
Shayna Ison and Gayla Ison-Hooten
#11
Nov 22nd, 2020 6:26 pm
Dr. Gene and family - Please accept our sincere condolences. Love lives on in memories of the heart . . . may the volume of treasured memories you have of happy times shared with Lynette bring you comfort in the days & years ahead, & may God's grace grant you peace.
Kristi (Lawbaugh)Foster & family
#10
Nov 22nd, 2020 6:13 pm
Gene,
I was so sad when daddy told me about Lynette. I have such fond memories of her and coming to y’all’s house when we come to Arkansas to visit growing up. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
I was so sad when daddy told me about Lynette. I have such fond memories of her and coming to y’all’s house when we come to Arkansas to visit growing up. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Annis and Charles Hill
#9
Nov 22nd, 2020 3:20 pm
Tracy, .
We were sadden to learn about your Mom. We have many wonderful and happy memories of her when you girls were in high school together. Charlie and I will be thinking of you and your family in days to come and keeping you in our prayers. May God continue to Bless you with her memories.
We were sadden to learn about your Mom. We have many wonderful and happy memories of her when you girls were in high school together. Charlie and I will be thinking of you and your family in days to come and keeping you in our prayers. May God continue to Bless you with her memories.
Bruce Mitchell
#8
Nov 20th, 2020 8:53 pm
Gene, It is with much sadness that I learned of Lynette's passing. My prayers are with you and your family. Keep your memories fresh and may your sorrow be lessened by knowing she is with our Lord in Heaven.
Ruth Settle Gray
#7
Nov 19th, 2020 3:57 pm
Dr. Gene. Don’t know if you will remember me but you were my first dentist in Arkansas. I worked for the Wallace/Hilburn firm in NLR. I want to extend my deepest sympathy in the loss of your wife. I understand the loss of a spouse and the void that will follow. May God be with in each step of your journey.
Jim & Linda McConnell
#6
Nov 18th, 2020 3:24 pm
Gene, we are so sorry to hear about Lynette. We’ve thought of both of you many times since you retired to care for her. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers
John Haynes
#5
Nov 18th, 2020 11:54 am
Gene I'm sorry our conversation today after 50 or so years was concerning Lynette's passing. You are very fortunate to have had so many wonderful years with Lynette.
Beckie stovall Miles
#4
Nov 18th, 2020 9:51 am
I was a Central High student and had classes with this sweet girl. She was a friend and loved all of us. RIP you Angel.
Everyone loved you
Everyone loved you
Fred Greenwood
#3
Nov 18th, 2020 9:24 am
Gene, I was saddened to read of Lynette’s passing but know that it was the release that she so deserved from a long and difficult struggle. Judy and I send our condolence to you and your family.
Saundra Bray
#2
Nov 18th, 2020 9:21 am
Prayers for the entire family. Lynette was a lovely person, we were at LRCHS together and in several of the same organizations. God's peace and grace be with you.
Karen and Claude Fulton
#1
Nov 17th, 2020 4:57 pm
Lynette was a true friend and we will always miss her. We have had many good times through the years and we will cherish those memories forever.