Johnnie Mae Howard

Mrs. Johnnie Mae Howard, 78, of Earlington, KY passed away at 8:05 A.M., Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at NHC Healthcare in Madisonville, KY. \ She was born August 2, 1932, in Owensboro, KY to the late John Hillman and Lillie Abel Hagan. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Oscar Howard; one son, James Keith Howard; one brother, Richard Hagan. \ Mrs. Howard was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Earlington for 48 years. She was also involved with the Ladies Alter Sodality and VFW Ladies Auxillary. \ She is survived by two daughters, Kathy Morgan of Earlington and Karen Webster of Lewisburg, KY; two sons, Kevin Howard and Kreig Howard both of Earlington; two sisters, Mary Helen Howard and Josie Hayden both of Owensboro; one brother, James Skeeter Hagan of Owensboro; twelve grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. \ Funeral Mass will be 11:00 A.M., Saturday, April 2, 2011, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Father Bruce Fogle officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery in Earlington. \ Visitation will be 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M., on Friday and 9:00 A.M. until 10:00 A.M., on Saturday at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home. A Rosary Service will be held at 6:30 P.M., Friday at the funeral home. \ Pallbearers will be Josh Morgan, Brad Howard, Kyle Groves, Brock Howard, Brett Howard, Dustin Knight, Josh Medler and Jason Melton. \ Memorial Contributions may take the form of donation to the Passionist Nuns, 8564 Crisp Road, Whitesvile, KY 42378. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. \