Margaret Pauline Howard, 90, of rural Elizabethtown, IL. passed away at her residence on Wednesday July 16, 2014, surrounded by her family. She was born on February 28, 1924 in Cobden, IL. to John Riley Stewart and Elsie May Ingram.
She is survived by her Husband: Claude A. Howard of Elizabethtown, IL.; Son: Rodney and Karen Cutrell; Son: Michael and Jeann Howard; Son: Edward Howard; and Son: Donald Howard; 10 Grandchildren; 12 Great Grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her Parents: John R. and Elsie Stewart; Brothers: John E. Stewart and Charles S. Stewart; and Sister: Helen May Dillow
Hardin County Funeral Services, Cox Funeral Home, is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held on Saturday July 19. 2014 at 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home. The family will receive visitors from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Friday July 18, 2014 at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Central Cemetery. Rev. Fred Birch will officiate the services.