Juanita Howard

Juanita G. Howard, 75, of Chillicothe, died 1:30 am Thursday, July 27, 2006, in the Chillicothe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, following an extended illness. She was born January 15, 1931 in Cunard, WV to George and Dreamal Shelton Gilbert. Survivors include a son, Ervin Howard, Jr.; three grandchildren, Andrea Howard, Joshua Howard, and Joseph Lightle; a great-grandchild, Gabrio Mercado; and her former husband, Ervin Howard, Sr.. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Marguerite (Howard) Gullett. Mrs. Howard owned and operated Maple View Manor, until her retirement in 1989. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Monday, July 31, 2006 in the Haller Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Grandview Cemetery. Friends may call 3-5 pm Sunday at Haller's. Memorial contributions may be made to the Adena Health Foundation, Friends of Hospice, 272 Hospital Rd., Chillicothe, OH 45601, in her name.