Obituary of Judith Howard

Judith A. Howard, 78, passed away on October 26, 2023, in Lecanto, Florida,

Judith was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Emil Michelon and Marjorie C. Boudreau on August 8, 1945. She went to school at Proviso East High School in Maywood, Illinois. She married Charles Howard on October 24, 1988, in Holiday, Florida. She worked as a substitute teacher for the Sumter County School Board for 7 years. She was involved in several church groups, bowling leagues, and youth development groups.

Judith is preceded in death by both parents, a brother, and several aunts and uncles.

Judith is survived by her husband, Charles, 4 children [Catherine (Tony) Pritzl , Joanna Palazzolo, Diana(Kyle) Bussen, and Joseph (Lori) Palazzolo], sister Patricia Yohe, 11 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be November 1, 2023, at Hiers Baxley Funeral Services in Ocala, FL. Call Hiers Baxley at 352-775-7427 for time of visitation.

Remains delivery/placement of urn will be shortly after visitation. Call Hiers Baxley at 352-775-7427 for time and date of urn placement at National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL.

Memorials may be given to HPH Hospice House in Lecanto, FL, should anyone be so inclined. The family of Judith Howard wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Dr, Strassner, HPH Hospice nurses, Citrus Health and Rehab nurses, HPH Hospice Care Center in Lecanto, and Our Lady of Fatima in Inverness, FL.