Joan R. Howe, 76, died Dec. 16, 2016.
She was born Sept. 21, 1940 in St. Petersburg to Fordham and Birdie Beatrice Ruttan. She grew up in Middleburg. She was devoted to her friends and family and cherished the times spent with all.
She is survived by her husband, Jerry Howe, sons, Michael Howe (Vanessa) and Davis Howe; daughters, Debbie Jackson (Ronald) and Catherine Costanza (Richard); 14 grandchildren; one great grandchild; and two great grandchildren on the way.
A funeral service was held Dec. 22, at Hardage-Gaiddens Holly Hill Funeral Home in Middleburg. Interment followed at Holly Hill Memorial Park.
Online condolences may be made at HollyHillFunerals.com.