Ruth Martin Howell - 1918-2006
Ruth Martin Howell, 88, of Ashland, died Sunday morning, Nov. 26, 2006, in King’s Daughters Medical Center.
Mrs. Howell was born March 18, 1918, in Garrett, Ky., a daughter of the late Ellis and Lula Hayes Martin. She was of the Baptist faith and was was a member of the Retired Teachers Association and Eastern Star. She graduated from Morehead State Teachers College and retired from teaching after 35 years from the Ashland Independent School District.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William S. “Sandy” Howell, in 1985; and two brothers, Clem Martin and Jennings Martin.
Mrs. Howell is survived by two sons, Brandt Howell and his wife, Sharon, of Ashland and Delmer Howell and his wife, Kathy, of Mauldin, S.C.; a sister, Edna Martin Gearheart of Ashland; and six grandchildren.
There will be a private graveside service. Entombment will be in Rose Hill Burial Park Mausoleum. The Rev. Gary Arrington will officiate the service.
Steen Funeral Home-Marshall Steen Chapel in Ashland is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to steenfuneralhomes.com.
