Obituary for Lida Margaret Howard
11/23/38- 6/12/21
Lida Margaret Howard "Grandmother"
Born, Lida Margaret Spradlin on 11/23/38, to Joe Alex Spradlin and Margaret Mayo Spradlin
At 8 years old she was stricken with Polio and was forced to go alone to a treatment center in Milton, WV. While there she showed the hard work, toughness, and determination that she would continue to show throughout her life as she not only survived Polio, but went on to become the "Best Dancer at Prestonsburg High School".
She was a member of The First Presbyterian Church, The Prestonsburg Woman's Club, Highland Folk Festival Board Member and served on Prestonsburg City Council
Lida was a Prestonsburg High School Cheerleader and also a proud "class of 57" graduate.
Affectionately known as “Grandmother” to all that knew and loved her. To her grandchildren she was more than just a grandmother. She was their caretaker, their confidant, biggest cheerleader and best friend. She was known for her devotion to her family, and for her love of the Kentucky Wildcats and the Cincinnati Reds.
She retired after a long career at Kentucky Power Company. There are few things that are certain in life. But one thing that was certain for sure was that on Friday’s you could find her at the Beauty shop getting her hair and nails done, and at 1:00 during the weekdays you better not call because she was watching Days of Our Lives.
Her front door was always open no matter who you were or where you were from, and there was always a pot of coffee ready to be shared.
She was preceded in death by her parents Joe and Margaret Spradlin, husband Donnie Howard, and daughter Karen Vaughn.
Survived by her daughter Margaret Vickey Elliott of Prestonsburg, Brother Joe Mayo Spradlin (Sarah) of Lexington, 2 Grandsons; Kalen (Angie) Harris and Jody (Amanda) Harris, both of Lexington, KY and 2 granddaughters; Rachael (Nathan) Vaughn of Prestonsburg and Danielle (Michael) Harris of Erie, PA.
Lida also left behind 9 great grandchildren and numerous friends and family members who will greatly miss her.
May her coffee never be cold again.
Family have chosen the loving and professional staff of Carter Funeral Home to oversee this last act of love and respect. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 15, 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, June 16, 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Prestonsburg with Pastor Rob Music presiding. Family will receive visitors prior to the service at the Church.
In lieu of flowers, family have requested that gifts of sympathy and love be made to The First Presbyterian Church of Prestonsburg; 1430 N. Lake Dr. Prestonsburg, KY 41653
Lida Margaret Howard "Grandmother"
Born, Lida Margaret Spradlin on 11/23/38, to Joe Alex Spradlin and Margaret Mayo Spradlin
At 8 years old she was stricken with Polio and was forced to go alone to a treatment center in Milton, WV. While there she showed the hard work, toughness, and determination that she would continue to show throughout her life as she not only survived Polio, but went on to become the "Best Dancer at Prestonsburg High School".
She was a member of The First Presbyterian Church, The Prestonsburg Woman's Club, Highland Folk Festival Board Member and served on Prestonsburg City Council
Lida was a Prestonsburg High School Cheerleader and also a proud "class of 57" graduate.
Affectionately known as “Grandmother” to all that knew and loved her. To her grandchildren she was more than just a grandmother. She was their caretaker, their confidant, biggest cheerleader and best friend. She was known for her devotion to her family, and for her love of the Kentucky Wildcats and the Cincinnati Reds.
She retired after a long career at Kentucky Power Company. There are few things that are certain in life. But one thing that was certain for sure was that on Friday’s you could find her at the Beauty shop getting her hair and nails done, and at 1:00 during the weekdays you better not call because she was watching Days of Our Lives.
Her front door was always open no matter who you were or where you were from, and there was always a pot of coffee ready to be shared.
She was preceded in death by her parents Joe and Margaret Spradlin, husband Donnie Howard, and daughter Karen Vaughn.
Survived by her daughter Margaret Vickey Elliott of Prestonsburg, Brother Joe Mayo Spradlin (Sarah) of Lexington, 2 Grandsons; Kalen (Angie) Harris and Jody (Amanda) Harris, both of Lexington, KY and 2 granddaughters; Rachael (Nathan) Vaughn of Prestonsburg and Danielle (Michael) Harris of Erie, PA.
Lida also left behind 9 great grandchildren and numerous friends and family members who will greatly miss her.
May her coffee never be cold again.
Family have chosen the loving and professional staff of Carter Funeral Home to oversee this last act of love and respect. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 15, 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, June 16, 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Prestonsburg with Pastor Rob Music presiding. Family will receive visitors prior to the service at the Church.
In lieu of flowers, family have requested that gifts of sympathy and love be made to The First Presbyterian Church of Prestonsburg; 1430 N. Lake Dr. Prestonsburg, KY 41653