A Celebration of Life for Mrs. Ruthie Mae Howard, 78, will be held Saturday, February 2, 2019, starting at 11:00 AM at Zion Hill Church located at 602 Hunter Street in Pineville with Pastor Joshua Dara officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM until the start of the service. Interment will be at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Ball, Louisiana under the direction of Gallagher Funeral Home and Crematory.

Mrs. Howard was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend. She will be missed by those that loved and knew her.

Survivors include four children, Jan Thompson (Curles), Derrek Howard (Jovelle), Michael Howard, Cindy Howard, five grandchildren, one great grandchild, and a host of family and friends.

Friends may post online messages of condolence for the Howard family by visiting www.gallagherfh.com.