Obituary: Mary Katherine “Kathy” Howard

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Mary Katherine “Kathy” Howard, 71, of Vinemont passed away on Sunday, Feb. 12, 20223 at her residence. She was born Jan. 4, 1952 in Ohio. Kathy was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who would give the shirt off her back to someone in need. She loved singing church hymns.

She is survived by her husband, Ken Howard; children, Tracey Mahathy, Shawna Lackey, Melinda (Pat) Gay and Lance (Ashley) Howard; 9 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; siblings, Billy (Sue) Long, Brenda McCormick, Charlie (Sandy) Long, Marty (Debra) Long and Roger (Doris) Long and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George Long Jr. and Hassie Speakman Long and a great grandchild, Benji.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, Feb. 15, 20213 at 12 p.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home; with interment in Flint Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. at the funeral home.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mossservicefh.com for the Howard family.