Mary Howard, age 85, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022, at her residence in McGuffey, surrounded by her family.

Mary was born on September 23, 1936, in Knott County, Kentucky to the late Tandy and Maudie (Bolen) Conley.  On January 11, 1955, Mary married Charles Howard and he preceded her in death on July 1, 2009.

Mary is survived by three sons: Paul Howard of McGuffey, Greg (Natalie) Howard of Ada, and Mike (Tera) Howard of Alger; a daughter, Wynema Rose Sanders of McGuffey; nine grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren; and a sister, Halie Nichols of Harrod.

She was preceded in death by a grandson, Damien Howard; and daughter-in-law, Misty Howard, and five brothers: David, Bill, Edward, Daniel and Birchel “Bert” Conley; and three sisters: Luna Jennings, Carolyn Conley and Audrey Shields.

Mary retired from Wilson Sporting Goods, Ada, after working for forty-six years.  She was an avid bingo player. Mary enjoyed going to her grandkid’s sporting events and was a Kentucky Wildcats fan.  

Private family service will take place at a later date with burial in Preston Cemetery, Alger.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Upper Scioto Valley Athletic Boosters.