Funeral services for Mrs. Hilda Sullenger Howard age 88, of Huntsville, AL, formerly of Kelso, will be conducted Friday at 2 p,m. at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Richard Rogers officiating. Burial will follow in Kelso Cemetery. Mrs. Howard passed away Tuesday evening in Huntsville Hospital.
Mrs. Howard was a native of Lincoln County, the daughter of the late Henry Bonner and Cordelia Dotson Sullenger. She was a former secretary and a member of the Liberty Church of Christ. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother, affectionately known by family and friends as “Mae”. She touched the hearts of all who knew her. Mae loved her family and enjoyed cooking for them. She was a beautiful person inside and out. Her family loved her endlessly.
Survivors include her daughters Kay Honey and husband Anthony of Lynchburg, Jana Bertus and husband Roscoe of Huntsville, grandchildren Robyn Honey Fletcher and husband Paul of Lynchburg, and Neil Honey and wife Julie of Smyrna, TN, great-grandchildren Ben, Maecy and Katy Fletcher of Lynchburg, Rylee Kay Honey of Smyrna and beloved granddog Molly Ann. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years O.E. Howard who passed away in 2010 and brother Mack Henry Sullenger.
Visitation with the family will be Friday from 12-2 p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home.
Kay, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. She was always such a sweet lady and my Mother always appreciated her and loved her when they worked together many years ago. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers, Love, Carolyn Brooks
Kay and Jana,
Sorry about the loss of your Mom. I remember her from our days working together at Blue Ridge.
She was so sweet and helpful since I was just out of High School and getting my start
working in
the big wide world.
You will miss her but you have good memories.
Blessings
Sue McK
Kay and Jana,
Our Prayers are with you at this time. Your mom and dad has been such a blessing to our family. We consider them as being the next set of grandparents for Kyle and Kevin. It has meant so much to our family. May the Lord bless each of you and your families and always keep the memories of your mom with you each day. The Lord is GOOD.
Kay, Jana & families,With our sincere sympathy during this difficult time. May your memories comfort you always. Our prayers are with you all. God Bless.
Carroll & Dean McGehee, Billy McGehee, Mary & Teresa Partin
So sorry for your loss! She was such a sweet lady!
Sending my deepest sympathy to all the family. May God heal your broken hearts.
Kay, sorry for your loss. Haven’t seen you in a long time but I remember your sweet smile and personality. Love, Rexine Douthit Pigg
praying for all the family. have not seen mrs howard in some time but remember a sweet and kind lady. may God bles
s you all at this difficult time.
Honey family: May God comfort you in this great loss. Because He Lives, Love, Amy S. Osteen
Kaye and Jana, so sorry to hear about your Mom. There is no doubt that she loved you both and your children so much. I pray for you during this most difficult time,.