JANET GAIL HOWARD
OTWAY-Janet Gail Howard, 76 of St. Rt. 348, Otway, Ohio, passed away on Saturday September 24, 2016 at her home. She was born October 13, 1939 in Portsmouth, Ohio, daughter of the late Howard and Frances Neal Eden. Janet was preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years Paul Vernon Howard. She was also preceded by a daughter, Kathy, her brother, Roger Eden, two sons-in law, Mike Free and Larry Goodman, and two great grandchildren, Natalie and Emily. Surviving are her children, Kim Free, Karla (Marvin) Carver, Karri Goodman, Kevin (Crystal) Howard all of Otway; 13 grandchildren, Heather, Amy, Michael, Adam, Kathy, Dougie, Laci, Casey, Amanda, Justin, Kayla, Kelsey and Sarah; her eight great grandchildren, Zachary, Garrett, Abbey, Alex, Carson, Hailey, Noah and Maecyn. Also surviving is a sister, Bonnie (Don) Reynolds, as well as several nieces, nephews and many close friends, and her faithful companion, Peanut.
Janet was a homemaker as well as a nurse's aide for many years. When she was able, Janet attended Oswego Community Church.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday September 28, 2016 at the Botkin Hornback Funeral Home in Otway with Danny Powell officiating. Burial will follow in Scioto Burial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday.
In Lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to SOMC Hospice: 2203 25th Street, Portsmouth, Ohio 45662.
God saw you getting tired, and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around you and whispered "come with Me" With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands to rest. God broke our heart to proof to us He only take the best.
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