Nancy J. Howard, 90, Warsaw, went to be with her Lord and savior at 12:30 a.m. Oct. 21, 2014, at her residence. She was born May 9, 1924, in Paintsville, Ky., to Turner and Mallie Bays Marshall. On Aug. 28, 1943, she married Lloyd Howard, who died Jan. 13, 2005. They had over 61 years of a legacy of love, hope and honor in the way they served God, each other, their family and friends. She was a charter member of Living Hope Ministries, Warsaw. Surviving are a daughter, Sue (and spouse Richard) Bellman, Valparaiso; three sons: Paul D. (and spouse MaryAnn) Howard, Roseville, Calif.; Jerry (and spouse Rachel) and Mike Howard, all of Warsaw; six grandchildren: Laurie Merritt, Indianapolis; Kassity (and spouse LaJuane) Kobbs, Silver Lake; Tessa (and spouse Anthony) Lonzano, Troy (and spouse Mary) Howard, all of Warsaw; Rich (and spouse Cindy) Bellman Jr., Crown Point; and Ryan (and spouse Jenny) Bellman, Valparaiso; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and three sisters. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Living Hope Ministries, Warsaw, with Pastor Lewis Wedstel Shepherd officiating. Burial is in Oakwood Cemetery. Calling is from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. ***** Memorials to Living Hope Ministries, 595 E. CR 350N, Warsaw, IN 46582. Condolences via www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com
