Elaine V. Howard

Elaine V. Howard, 92, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022 at her home, with her children by her side. She was born in Joplin, Missouri to the late Charles L. and Ethelind Caldwell Van Da Griff. Elaine was a 1948 graduate of Owensboro High School.

Mrs. Howard retired from Central Bank and Trust where she worked her way from teller to vice-president during her forty-three years of service. Elaine was a lifetime member of Settle Memorial United Methodist Church where, as part of the knitting club ministry, she made more than two hundred prayer shawls. She was also a member of the Daviess County Homemaker’s Club and enjoyed monthly luncheons with other bank retirees.

Mrs. Howard was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-six years, Thomas E. Howard, in 2006.

She is survived by a daughter, Julie Lambert (Walter) of Boonville, IN; a son, Tim Howard (Michelle) of Lexington, KY; grandchildren, Evan, Emily, Matthew and Lauren Swift, Anne Thomas, Caldwell and Mary Lorn Howard.

The funeral service will be at Noon, Monday, October 31 at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory, where visitation will be from 1:00 until 5:00 PM Sunday and from 10:00 AM until time of service on Monday. Entombment will be at Owensboro Memorial Gardens.

Memorial contributions may be made to Settle Memorial United Methodist Church, PO Box 1756, Owensboro, KY 42302 or Goodfellows Club, 401 Frederica St B203, Owensboro, KY 42301.

Memories and messages of condolence may be shared with the family at www.glenncares.com.