Frances Howard

February 28, 1956 - November 3, 2021

Frances R. Howard, 65, of Louisiana, MO, passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, November 8, 2021 at the Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana, MO. Burial will be at the Greenwood Cemetery in Clarksville, MO. Visitation will be held from 12:00 P.M. until time of service Monday at the funeral home. She was born on February 28, 1956 in Louisiana, MO to Jack Darnell and Ella Penrod Darnell whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded by 2 sisters, Bernice Weaver and Addie Hagen, as well as her husband of 40+ years, Dale Howard, and her later in life partner, Darrell Malcom. She is survived by her beloved children, Elizabeth Albright (Luke Bullard), Rachel Watts (Billie), Roger Howard (Jessica), and extended family, 3 siblings, Rachel Scranton, Jack Darnell, and Pat Chandler. Her pride and joy included her grandchildren, Tori, Timothy, Dakota, Dallas, Mika, Samantha, Zachary, and great grandchildren, Skylar, Onyx, Damion, Iris, and Owen, and extended groups of grandchildren. Frances enjoyed crafting in her spare time as well as fishing in the mighty Mississippi. Hummingbirds were a favorite of hers to feed and watch. Her biggest enjoyment was cooking for her beloved family and making candy with them. The family would like to express thanks and gratitude to those who sent their condolences. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the family in care of the funeral home.