Ann Howerton

Ann Howerton, age 93, of Cassville, MO

Ann Howerton, age 93, of Cassville, Missouri passed away Friday, August 6, 2021 at Cassville Health and Rehabilitation.

She was born August 4, 1928 in Purdy, Missouri the daughter of Robert and Dimple (Darst) Boyd.  On October 5, 1949 in Bentonville, Arkansas she was united in marriage to James Howerton, who survives.  Also surviving are two sons, Eric Howerton of Wichita, Kansas and Alan Howerton and his wife Kam of Cassville, Missouri; one daughter, Karen Sue Pearce of Wichita, Kansas; five grandchildren, Britt, Chad, Holly, Robin and Cole and nine great grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were her parents; two brothers, Dan and Bob and two sisters, Thelma and Gretchen.

Ann grew up in Purdy, Missouri where she graduated from high school in 1946.  She attended secretarial school in Kansas City, Missouri and then moved back to Purdy and worked as a secretary to the superintendent for Purdy High School.  After their marriage, she and James moved to Wichita, Kansas where she was secretary at Enterprise Elementary School.  In 1971 they moved to Butterfield, Missouri and ran the grocery store for ten years and farmed.  Around 1981 she began working in the shoe department for Wal-Mart in Monett, retiring from there in 1997.  She then became a stay-at-home grandma.  Some of her favorite pastimes were being outdoors, gardening and working in her flower beds.

Private graveside services were held under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.  Pastor Karty Burbridge conducted the services.

Contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice or Cassville Backpack Program in memory of Ann.

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