Mary Florence Howard

Mary Florence Cottongim Howard, 100, born in Middletown, Ohio on October 13, 1924. Died on September 23, 2025. She is survived by her 4 children, Frank Howard (Joyce Howard), Terry Howard, Sherry Thompson, and Peggy Sue Darby. One brother Robert Cottongim. Twenty One grandchildren, several great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents Henry and Nancy Cottongim, her husband Frank Howard, and two children Timothy Howard, and Nancy Lou Williams. She loved being outside in the sun, her family, church and work. She was the truck driver on the farm she and her husband operated in Camden, Ohio. They moved to Crestview, Fl in 1986 where they had wonderful neighbors and friends. She was a member of Central Baptist Church and more recently New Beginnings Church. She will be laid to rest on Friday September 26th in Crestview, Fl surrounded by family and friends. She will be dearly missed.

Arrangements are entrusted to Whitehurst Powell Funeral Home in Crestview. Guest book and condolences are available online at www.whitehurstpowellfuneralhome.com

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