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Ms. Elaine Lois (Dixon) Howard, age 66, of Brodhead, KY, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her loved ones.
Elaine was born on July 16, 1956, in Dover, DE, a daughter of the late Millard W. Dixon, Sr. and Virginia (Warren) Dixon. She was of the Methodist faith. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, and spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Those left to celebrate her life are her companion: Mike Berry of Brodhead, KY; three children: Michael Howard II of Frederica, DE, Marcus Howard & Michelle of Fountain CO, and Melinda Howard of Cincinnati, OH; two grandchildren: Alycia Gonzalez & Miguel, and Victoria Howard; three great-grandchildren: Kai, Everleigh, and Itzel Gonzalez; a brother: Millard Dixon Jr. & Joanne of Dover, DE; four sisters: Patricia Davis of Dover, DE, Janet Lowery of Dover, DE, Diane Flanagan & Doug of Felton, DE, and Beverly Severson & Benny of Clayton, DE; as well as a host of many nieces, nephews, friends, and neighbors.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
A visitation for Elaine will be held on Friday, January 6, 2023, at the Marvin E. Owens Home for Funerals from 6pm to 9pm. A funeral service will be conducted on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at the Marvin E. Owens Home for Funerals at 1pm, with Buford Parkerson officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Elaine to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance.
Condolences can be made to the family at www.marvineowensfuneralhome.com