of Cushman, AR
August 23, 1935 - January 1, 2020
Willie "Tooter" Martin Howard, 84, of Cushman died Wednesday, January 1, 2020.
She was born August 23, 1935 in Guion, Arkansas to Sidney W. and Mary (Fulbright) Martin.
Willie was the Matriarch of her family and was a feisty woman with a heart of gold. She was a great cook and making cornbread was "her thing". She enjoyed crafts, going to flea markets, and travelling the hillside in her golf cart. Willie enjoyed going to Mountain View and going to all of the activities of her children and grandchildren.
She is survived by one son, Brent Howard (Melissa) of Mtn. View; two daughters, Paula Defries of Cushman, Becky Ransom (Rick) of Cushman; five grandchildren, Kaylee Howard, Kate McPherson, Chloe Sharp, Nicole Parks, Amber Bass; two great-grandchildren, Jackson Parks, Brianna Bass and her nieces and nephews.
Willie is preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Charles Howard; one grand-daughter, Bailey Howard; two brothers, Jack Martin and an infant brother; and two sisters, Sue Kimmer, and Ivaughn Sims.
Pallbearers are Rick Ransom, Joey Parks, Bill Bass, Brent Howard, Stephen Kimmer, and Paul Kimmer. Honorary pallbearers are Raymond Keller, Sam Hurley, Jack Hill, and Kenneth Clark.
Visitations will be from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Friday, January 3, 2020 at the Roller-Crouch Funeral Home. Graveside services will be immediately following the visitation, at Pleasant Valley Cemetery with Carl Blankenship officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arkansas Children's Hospital 1 Children's Way Little Rock, Arkansas 72202.
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11 Condolence(s)
Karen Riddiough
Friday, January 3, 2020
I am so sorry to hear that tooter passed. I have all the family in my thoughts and prayers. May God bring y'all peace and comfort during this time.
Cathy Mullens
Friday, January 3, 2020
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Tooter. Such a great loss to the area, but heaven certainly gained a beautiful angel. I pray for comfort and peace for Paula, Becky, and Brent today and in the coming days and months as you adjust to life without her. Due to illness I wasn’t able to attend services. Lots of love.
Keisha Stump
Friday, January 3, 2020
Miss Willie was my grandmother, Virginia Ryan's good friend for many years. She became family to me on more than one level. She was a super magnificent woman and I loved her dearly. I know her and grandma are together again in heaven laughing it up like the old days. Rest in love ladies.
Toni Huss
Friday, January 3, 2020
So sorry about you losing your sweet Mother . Your loss is Heavens gain .
Vicki Doolin
Thursday, January 2, 2020
I have many good memories of my childhood with Tooter and Charles. She was always laughing and positive. She was a blessing to all who knew her and touched many lives. Love and prayers to Paula, Becky, Brent and all the family. Charles and Tooter are “together againâ€.
Love, Vicki and Bill Doolin
Byron and Madeline Southerland
Thursday, January 2, 2020
So sorry to hear this. Love and prayers for you and your family’s.
Brenda Thomas
Thursday, January 2, 2020
Thinking of all of you and praying for your comfort. She will be missed by many.
Janie Nelson Holder
Thursday, January 2, 2020
So sorry for the loss of such a sweet lady! The whole family is in my prayers!
Susan Hall Jones
Thursday, January 2, 2020
Love and prayers for all....I love this whole family ....They all are awesome people....Tooter will be missed by all..Again lots of love and prayers for all....
Bob and Jean Parket
Thursday, January 2, 2020
My heart hurts for you guys. I have known and loved Tooter since I was a little girl. I have thought about all the times Jo and I spent the night at her house when we were growing up. Will not be able to come to the service but will be praying for all of you.
Alan Vickery
Thursday, January 2, 2020
In our thoughts and prayers,
Phyllis, Alan, Paige, & Andrew Vickery