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April Howard Obituary

April Maria Howard, 63, of Marianna, was tragically taken from us, along with her mother, Toni Smith and step-father William Smith, as a result of a traffic accident on Monday, January 31, 2022. April was retired from the State of Florida, where she worked for 38 years with the Department of Highway Safety and the Concealed Weapons permitting office. April was an avid photographer, she loved to travel with her husband, enjoyed yard work, pulling weeds and gardening, loved going to the beach, working at her church and cherished her family.
Survivors include her husband of 38 years Bud Howard, son Shawn Green and his wife Tara, two sisters Shirley Lamb and husband Bill & Donna May and husband Marc, brother Larry Goldin, three sisters-in-law Gayle Kennedy, Peggy Ruffin & Suzi Goolsby, grandson Liam, several nieces & nephews and she loved her dog Daisy.
Predeceased by her father Norman Reeves, Sr. and brother Norman Reeves, Jr.
Funeral service will be Saturday, February 5, 2022, starting at 12:00 Noon at New Light Church with burial at the Whiddon Lake Cemetery.
Skip and Trey Young are assisting the family. Family Funeral Home at Harvey Young Chapel Crawfordville. 850-926-5919 Familyfhc.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Wakulla News from Feb. 11 to Feb. 12, 2022.

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Gayle and Jim Kennedy

February 14, 2022

We love and miss you my sweet sister. We promise to take good care of Bud and your sweet Daisy girl. We will see you again.

Swan Bay Resort & Marina Staff

February 8, 2022

As we hear of April's Passing, we just wanted to send our condolences from Alexandria Bay, New York. April stayed with us in years previous and we where anticipating her return 2022. Best wishes to all.

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the Burch Family in Oak Hill

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Jane Maxey

February 5, 2022

I am shocked and heart broken of April´s passing. She was a sweet and wonderful person. We were worked together at the Division of Licensing for over 25 years. Every year I looked forward to traveling with y´all through her posted pictures. Her radiant smile will be missed. Bud and family are in my prayers.

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Jane, Val, Bob, Traci Henault

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Thomas and Nicole Eckie

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The Green Street Witches

February 2, 2022

We miss you and we will always remember this night !
We will forever dance with you.

Trilla

February 2, 2022

I will miss seeing April's smiling face at church. She will be missed. Prayers for peace and comfort during this difficult time.

Diann T. Logan

February 2, 2022

I´m so sorry to hear of April´s passing. I worked with her for several years at the Division of Licensing. She was a sweet lady! I always enjoyed the beautiful pictures she would post of her and Bud´s vacations. I felt like I was on the trips with them. I could hardly wait for her to post news pictures!
May God comfort Bud and family during this difficult time. You are in my prayers

Celine Melton

February 2, 2022

I am so sorry that my friend, her mom & stepdad were taken from us way too early. I was so blessed to have shared so much time with her at work for over 25 yrs. & travelled with her & Bud. She had an awesome extended family who welcomed me in their homes as family. I know everyone is going to miss her but she knew she was loved.

Susan and Geri Vest

February 2, 2022

April was a special person who brought light and love into our lives. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of her family at this difficult ti.

Jim and Gayle Kennedy

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Jim and Gayle Kennedy

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Jim and Gayle Kennedy

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Jim and Gayle Kennedy

February 2, 2022

We will love and remember you forever.

Robin James

February 2, 2022

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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