Lila Ruth Spires Howard Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2023-04-12T21:30:00
End: 2023-04-12T23:00:00
Location: Hancock Funeral Home, Inc.

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Lila Ruth Spires Howard of Plains, Georgia, born in Clayton, Alabama, who passed away at the age of 88, on April 9, 2023. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Lila Ruth Spires Howard to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Lucille Spires and William Spires; her husband Billy Mack Howard; her son Michael; and her grandson Adam Patrick Howard.

She is survived by: her sons, James Howard (Marie) of Florida and Steven Howard of Plains; and her sister Sybil Carter of Plains. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

For those desiring to do so, memorial contributions may be made to Sumter Humane Society, 108 Industrial Blvd., Americus, GA 31719 or online at sumterhumanesociety.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hancock Funeral Home

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Apr 12

Visitation

Hancock Funeral Home, Inc.
427 S Lee St, Americus, GA 31709

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Apr 13

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Hancock Funeral Home, Inc.
427 S Lee St, Americus, GA 31709

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Apr 13

Burial

Leslie Cemetery
224 W Allen St, Leslie, GA 31764

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