Virginia Howard Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Virginia Howard of Elkton, Kentucky, who passed away on October 12, 2024 at the age of 76. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the vast expanse of eternity, may Virginia find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may her legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Estill Shanklin and Elizabeth Shanklin; her husband Sheril Howard; her sister Dr. Diana Shanklin; and her son-in-law Lonnie Jones.
She is survived by: her brother Mitch Shanklin; and her daughters, Cindy Howard (Mike Metcalf), Leslie Reese (Marcus), Andrea Jones (Lonnie) and Margaret Hinkle (Ryan). She is also survived by ten grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be mailed to the Todd County Retired Teachers' Association (PO Box 1002, Elkton, KY 42220) for the Virginia Howard Scholarship to continue her legacy of helping students for years to come.
