Virginia Mae Howard age 90 of St. Louis, Michigan died Thursday, May 22, 2008 at Schnepps Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis Chapel St. Louis, MI on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 11:00 AM. Pastor Terri Bentley will officiate with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery St. Louis, Michigan. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 27, 2008, from 2-8 p.m. with the family present 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday, May 28, 2008, from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 11a.m.
Virginia was born in Alma, Michigan on May 6, 1918 the daughter of John and Agnes ( Barker ) Buchholz. She resided most of her life in Mid-Michigan and the St. Louis area and graduated from St. Louis High School. Virginia was first married to John Blair and then Lewis Howard. Both husbands preceded her in death. Virginia was the owner and manager of Blair Trailer Sales. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of St. Louis, as well as the Elks Club #1400 and volunteered at the Senior Center.
She is survived by her granddaughter Tammy Hoffman & Joe Fiolek of Mt. Pleasant, MI, grandson Robert & Carole Hoffman of Crystal Falls, MI, 7 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, and special friend Mary "Aggie" Starry of St. Louis, MI. She is predeceased by her parents, two husbands, daughter Sharon Hyde, and brother Norman "Bud" Buchholz.
Memorials may be made to The Senior Center or Charity of the Donor's Choice. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis Chapel.
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