Madeline Howard

Madeline Howard, age 84 of Cincinnati , formerly of Hamilton, passed away at her residence on Saturday, July 12, 2008 at 2:05 PM. She was born in Somerset, Kentucky on August 31, 1923 the daughter of Chester and Kate (Polley) Arthur. On November 15, 1945 in Covington, Kentucky she married Woodrow Howard, and he preceded her in death in 1991.

She is survived by a dear son, Bobby Howard of Hilton Head, South Carolina; a wonderful stepdaughter, Charlotte Moore of Trotwood, Ohio; two brothers, Bob Arthur of Sardinia, Ohio and Hobert Arthur of Loveland; a sister, Rose Snider of Blue Ash; three grandchildren, Leah, Jason, and Brad; several step-grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and wonderful friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; a stepson, Kenneth Howard; a brother, Dale Arthur; and three sisters, Estelle Whitaker, Orene Harter, and Ethel King.

Funeral service will be held at the Brown-Dawson Funeral Home, 330 Pershing Avenue, on Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 2:30 PM with Chaplain Pamela Bowers of Crossroads Hospice officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Burial Park. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM.