Dorothy “Dot” Jean Howard, nee, Elliott, 86, of O’Fallon, IL, born Sunday, July 30, 1933 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at Cedarhurst of Shiloh in Shiloh, IL.
Dot’s life was devoted to her children and grandchildren. She was a member of Faith Family Church and loved singing in the choir and helping in the children’s ministry. She was very active in the Cedarhurst Community, also singing in the choir there and participating in many activities.
She was preceded in death by her:
- husband, Hubert Howard
- sons:
- Thomas Howard
- Daniel Howard
- David Howard
- parents, William and Martha, nee Heinrich, Elliott
- sisters:
- Doris Brodigan
- Mary Ann Lammert
Surviving are her:
- children:
- Patricia (James) Henson of Granbury, TX
- Julie (Michael) Anson of Belleville, IL
- Michael (Janis) Howard of Belleville, IL
- Barbara (Bruce) Murray of Kingwood, TX
- Susan (Karl) Kraft of Belleville, IL
- 12 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren
Memorials: Memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice or the Parkinson’s Foundation at Parkinson.org.
Funeral: Private family interment was held.
8 Comments To "Dorothy “Dot” Jean Howard"
#1 Comment By Janice Grice On May 7, 2020 @ 10:56 am
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Dot was a great friend and we all loved her. She sang with me in. the choir at Faith Family Church. She will be greatly missed. I want to tell Dot that I am singing a song for her.
Love Janice Grice, Praise God Director
#2 Comment By Janice Grice On May 7, 2020 @ 11:01 am
On behalf of the Praise Choir at Faith Family Church, we are praying that God gives you peace and comfort during this time. We loved Dot and will greatly miss her.
Janice Grice, Praise Choir Director
#3 Comment By Jeff Woodson On May 7, 2020 @ 3:32 pm
Always loved seeing her smile in choir. She will be missed.
#4 Comment By Thomas Kraemer On May 8, 2020 @ 10:23 am
Dear Howard family, I had the pleasure of being Dorothy’s optometrist for many years. We had so many wonderful conversations over those years. Dorothy was one of the sweetest and most kind people I have ever met. I am sorry for your loss.
#5 Comment By Patrick Tonies On May 8, 2020 @ 8:20 pm
The Tonies family sends our deepest sympathies and prayers to all of you at this time.
I remember fondly and with great happiness the many times that our two large families gathered together; times in particular at your home in Belleville- up on the hill- and how we always felt and knew that we were most welcome in my Godparents’, Dorothy and Hubie’s, home.
I regret that the last time I visited with Dorothy was with my Mom in 2015 or 2016. As you know, Dorothy and my Mom were life long friends- going back to East Saint Louis.
The next time I attend a baseball game, I am going to sing “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” in honor of Dorothy; I know she, Tom, and Hubie will be singing too!?
Love,
Patrick Tonies
#6 Comment By Cindy Kaye On May 9, 2020 @ 1:09 pm
I loved Dot so much and will dearly miss her. We met in Yoga and Ti Chi classes and she was an avid participant until her
fall. She had us all over to her home for lunch parties after class. She was always up for a road trip and was a great driver.
I visited her often at Cedarhurst and she was well loved by residents and staff, always participating in events and playing games -she always beat me. Her optimism was inspiring. She battled her disease fearlessly. She took boxing class! I will miss her.
#7 Comment By Daco On May 9, 2020 @ 2:15 pm
Peace, comfort, and compassion be with the family as they mourn and grieve for the loss of Dot. May she Rest-In-Paradise.
#8 Comment By Rosie Arnette On May 11, 2020 @ 7:20 pm
Dot, may your rest in peace. We had a wonderful time in the choir – and now I imagine that you are singing, “Upper yonder”!