Anna Lee Branstetter Howe

Today is a year that my dear MOM was taken from us. I still can't understand why her, with everything that she does for everyone here on earth and the strong influence she had on people to do things for others. Her work was not done here, we needed her! Robert my son still goes and lays his head by her picture and cries and to know she will never hold Rylee. I told a friend the other day that she was not just my MOM but she was my best friend. She was my first call in the morning, the...

Well it's been almost a year and I am still missing Annie dearly. I often think of her and how much of an impact she had on my life growing up. She was so much fun and always so loving. Oh what I would give to have one more day with her. On my sad days I still put on the pair of socks she loaned me in Hawaii because they remind me of her. They should have been thrown away a long time ago because of holes but I will always keep them! She had such a way of making people happy. She was...

Leanna,
I cant believe it will be a year on Thursday, your mom was such a wonderful person and she has been missed so much!! Every time I walk into your home I expect to see her sitting in her chair, and I can't wait to see what she will say!! She was so generous, she would give you the shirt off her back or just a compliment if that was all you needed!! Her generosity has made me want to do more! I know how hard it is to lose your mom and your best friend, it doesnt get any easier but...

Words can't express my sorrow for all of you. I will treasure the memories forever especially her making pizza english muffin a tradition I still use today now with my kids!

Love,

Shane Spencer-Radecki & Family

Dear Family and Friends,
Yesterday was my mom's Birthday so we tried to celebrate it the way she would of liked us to. My Three year old Robert (who misses her termendously) planned most of it, we got her favorite cake, made her favorite meal (round steak and mash potatoes) and got a bunch of balloons, wrote messages on them and released them at sunset! It was beautiful and it put a smile on everyones faces. Our hearts hurt every second of the day, the pain will not fade and the...

Annie was a heavenly gift to every life she touched with her incredible enthusiasm, love, caring, humor and generosity of spirit. There will never be another who comes close. She was a light of happiness and kept her friends together by establishing a “central clearing house” (herself) of joyful memories and current knowledge about each of our lives, our children, our successes and our losses. She was a real leader who daily added to the welfare of those she touched. Her magnificent life will...

Leanna,
I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom.

Dear Leanna and Family, I am truely sorry for your loss. Your mom was such an incredible woman. I considered her my Aunt Annie too.she was always so welcoming and interested ineveryone's life,which i greatly admired,and hope to emulate!Making people feel special,is the greatest gift to give,and that was her greatest trait! I'm thankful for the many years of fun and encouragement she gave me.She will be dearly missed by all. I will pray for strength and encouragement for you and your entire...

Leanna and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your mother was a truly wonderful woman and will be greatly missed. Yvonne, I lost my best friend five years ago and I Know what you are going through and I am so sorry. I, Bill, Stephanie and Jacob will be keeping all of you in our prayers through this difficult period. May your memories of her life keep with you and comfort you. Love, Marlene