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Doris Howard Obituary
GARRETT - Doris A. Howard, age 91, of Franklin, Indiana, and formerly of Garrett, Indiana, died on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Compass Park in Franklin, Indiana.
Doris was born Oct. 16, 1933, in Garrett, Indiana, to Richard L. and Margaret D. (Leeson) Dolan, and they preceded her in death.
Doris married Edward Allen Howard on Oct. 28, 1951, in Garrett, Indiana, and he passed away on Nov. 26, 2009.
Doris was a secretary at Garrett State Bank for 22 years, retiring in 2008.
She was a member of Garrett Presbyterian Church, Psi Iota Xi Sorority and was past Grand Matron of the Order of The Eastern Star – Indiana Grand Chapter.
Doris is survived by her son, Steven Howard, of Franklin, Indiana.
Visitation will take place from 1-5 p.m., on Monday, May 19, 2025, at Thomas Funeral Home, 1277 C.R. 56, Garrett, Indiana, with an Eastern Star service at 4:30 p.m.
A graveside service will take place at 1 p.m., on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Christian Union Cemetery, Garrett, Indiana.
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Sharon Servis
May 16, 2025
What a jewel. Loved having Ms. Doris for a friend.
Nola Farney
May 16, 2025
When I first started at the Garrett State Bank, Doris was close to retirement but the time I had worked with her she was such a pleasant person and fun to work with. We shared a few good times, she will be surely missed.
Janie Nodine
May 15, 2025
Doris was one in a million! We worked together for many years. She was the sweetest, most kind person you´d ever meet. Heaven has gained a wonderful lady.
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