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Alexa Howard Obituary

Howard, Alexa
Alexa "Allie" Howard, age 18, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2017 after a tragic automobile accident. Allie was a 2017 Graduate of Hilliard Davidson High School, where she was a member of the choir. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Leslie and Peggy Davis and her aunt Myrtle Lynn Kilgo. Survived by parents, James and Lisa Howard; sister, Danielle (Joseph) Novotney; paternal grandparents, Gary and Linda Howard; uncle, David Howard; aunt, Kathy (Roger) Savage; nephews, Gideon and Ryder Novotney; numerous other family and friends. There will be a gathering of friends at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY, 2693 W. Broad St., Tuesday, August 1, 2017, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jul. 26 to Jul. 27, 2017.

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L Meaige

September 26, 2017

My sincere condolences for the entire world of hers, both family and friends. God speed for all those suffering.

L.Meaige

September 19, 2017

September 19, 2017

you will always be in my heart.

alyssa bunkley

September 19, 2017

i wish you were still here my aunt tabby stone will always remember you

The Compassionate Friends

July 28, 2017

Dear Howard Family,
We, the families of The Compassionate Friends, send you our heartfelt condolences. The Compassionate Friends is an international grief support group for parents, grandparents and siblings who have suffered the heartbreaking loss of a child. Our only mission is to provide comfort, hope and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or daughter, brother or sister, or grandchild, and to help others better assist the grieving family. We meet monthly in Columbus from 7-9 PM on the second Tuesday of each month at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1479 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229. If and when you are ready to do so, please join us. We need Not Walk Along. We are The Compassionate Friends.
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The Compassionate Friends
Columbus, Ohio Chapter
(614) 882-8986
www.tcfcolumbus.org
www.compassionatefriends.org

Annette Kullberg

July 26, 2017

Lisa and Jamie. I am truly sorry for you loss. Keep Alexa's memories alive and may God bless all of you and get you thru this time of sorrow.

Tonya Wiley

July 26, 2017

Lisa and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I pray for the peace and love of God to carry you through these days of intense grief, loss and sorrow. May you find comfort in your memories, each other and God. My heart goes out to you in the depths of such tragic loss.
Love and continued prayer,
Tonya (nurse, Mayfair)

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