Cheryl Ann Howard

1949 - 2024

Cheryl Ann Howard obituary, 1949-2024, Linden, MI

Cheryl Ann Howard

1949 - 2024

BORN

1949

DIED

2024

Cheryl Howard Obituary

Visit the Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel website to view the full obituary.

HOWARD, Cheryl Ann - Age 75, of Linden, formerly of Garden City, passed away August 13, 2024. A gathering to celebrate her life will be held at her daughter's home on Sunday, August 25, 2024 at 12 Noon. Cheryl was born March 26, 1949 in Garden City, MI, the daughter of Ray and Margaret Irene (Wilson) Gier. She married Dennis Howard on July 2, 1969; he preceded her in death on January 16, 1988. Cheryl was a sweet soul. She is survived by her daughter, Kimberly (Marty) Colasanti; grandchildren, Brittney (Billy) Guinn, James (Andrea) McNulty and Shelby (Anthony) Wood; great-grandchildren, Kilian, Chloe, Harper, Jaxon, Sawyer and one on the way; brother, Michael (Dorothy) Gier; sister, Patricia (Ralph) Smith. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Dennis. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com

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