Funeral service for Mrs. Catricia Ann Ogle Howard, 72, will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, November 21, 2016, at Anniston First Baptist Church at McClellan with the Rev. William P. "Buddy" Nelson officiating and a special prayer by Dr. Roland Brown. Entombment will follow in Forestlawn Mausoleum. The family will receive friends from noon until service time at the church. Catricia passed away on November 18, 2016 at Grandview Medical Center. Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Delano Howard; her mother, Carrie Modena Ogle; two daughters, Stacy Morrison (Phillip) and their children, Justin Huckaby, Emily Huckaby, Sadie Grace Morrison and Chaslynne Smith; and daughter, Kristie Griffin (Dan), and their children, Nathan Griffin and Amelia Griffin; two sisters, Gale Swords (Gene) and Frieda Whatley (Jimmy); two sisters-in-law, Paula Sharp (Tom), Janie Thomason (Leon); ten nieces and nephews; a "heart adopted" granddaughter, Angela Marino Dobrowolski, and lifelong Best Friend Rosemary Jones Welch (Kenneth). Catricia (Mugger) was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She was retired from Anniston Army Depot. She loved her church and church family. Catricia had a strong passion for her Anniston High School Classmates of 1962. Although not a class officer, she gave selfless time in organizing, planning and decorating for every class reunion with the help of other classmates. She enjoyed keeping track of her classmates in between reunions through letters, phone calls and internet. She loved you all, Anniston High School Class of 1962. Catricia was the love of Delano's life. She was his "Baby Girl". Pallbearers will be Dan Griffin, Nathan Griffin, Justin Huckaby, Phillip Morrison, Gene Swords and Jimmy Whatley. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to a favorite charity. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.klbrownmemorychapel.com. K.L. Brown Memory Chapel 620 Golden Springs Road Anniston, AL 36207 (256) 231-2334
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Henry Bartlett
School
November 21, 2023
Delano, I just read the obituary where Trisha had passed away. She was such a sweet and caring lady. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad and difficult time. (Retired employee of ANAD)
MaryAnn Vinson-Weatherman
November 21, 2016
Delano,
I know I can only begin to understand the sense of loss you feel today. I can't remember ever thinking of either of you without automatically including the other.
I will pray that God will grant you the Peace that He alone can provide.
We know that Catricia has found her eternal Peace.
Henry Bartlett
November 21, 2016
Del, we are so sorry for your loss. Tricia was a joy to know. Our thoughts are with you and the family, and pray God's comfort and peace only He can give.
James and Lena Brooks
November 21, 2016
So sorry for your loss. The word of God promises a time when we will see our love ones again. John 5:21,28,29a
November 21, 2016
Delano & family, I am so sorry for your loss. I had been praying for Catricia for some time. May God bless you and give you comfort.
Debbie Hayes Simpson
November 21, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Howard family at this time.
Ralph & Sandra Carter
November 20, 2016
Delano, Lonnie and I are devasted to hear of your loss. She was an organizer like no other and the reunions wouldn't have even happened without this whirlwind. She WAS ANH reunions! She made us all better! Thank you for sharing her with us. God bless you and your family. Rest in peace , you deserve it Catricia, and thank you for giving so much to each and every one of us.
Lonnie Malatino
November 20, 2016
Delano, Lonnie and I are heartbroken for your loss and our loss. Try telling that girl to slow down and let us help was trying to stop a freight train!! You and your girls are in our prayers. The Anniston High School reunions will never be the same without her hard work and amazing organization..but mostly her beautiful prescence and smiling eyes. Thank you Catricia for all you did and all you gave to so very many. God bless. Lonnie and Lisa Malatino
Lonnie Malatino
November 20, 2016
Delano and family, I have known Catricia Ann since I was in first grade. It is with great sadness that I've heard of her death. My wife, Kathleen, and I send condolences to the family. We will remember your family in prayer. May God give you peace and strength in your loss.
Tommy Thompson
November 20, 2016
o hear of Catricia's passing. Praying for all of the family. Lamar Reaves
November 20, 2016
a loved one
November 20, 2016
Dear family,. I was so sorry to learn of your loss. May God grant you peace and comfort in the days ahead as only He can for His grace is sufficient for all our needs.
I'm praying for you.
Gail
November 20, 2016
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