Elva Howard Obituary
Elva was born on April 26th, 1946, in Harlan, Kentucky. Elva was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Howard.
Elva had an outspoken personality and liked to be called Louise. She enjoyed the simple things like her pudding cups and her teddy bear who never left her side. Elva was passionate about her sweaters and jewelry. She had a caring heart and was always concerned about her roommate at the Nursing Home.
Those left to mourn the passing of Elva include her Good Shepherd Nursing Home Family, the staff and all of her friends she made while she resided there.
Elva was buried on January 30th, 2026 at the Davis Memorial Gardens – Mill Branch Cemetery in Stone, Kentucky.
The Jones & West Funeral Home of Phelps, Kentucky is honored to serve the Howard Family. Our guestbook may be viewed online at www.joneswestfh.com
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Elva Louise Howard, please visit our floral store.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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