Betty Howard, age 74 of Berea, lost her battle with cancer at her residence with her loving family at her side. Born to McKinley and Susie McIntosh, she was a native of Hazard, Kentucky. Betty was employed by Lens Crafters and Dr. Bizers and was a licensed Optician for over 20 years; she was also a member of Westside Baptist church.
Betty is survived by her husband, Darrell Howard, four daughters, Leveta (Tony) McClellan, Nola (Jeff) Hobbs, Kathy (Joseph) Fegurgur, Angie (Steve) Smith and two sisters, Shirley Hobbs and Hazel Sanchez. Seven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren also survive her.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by five brothers, Bill, James, Dennis, Denver and Robert McIntosh, two sisters Ada Wooten, Geraldine Olinger and one granddaughter, Lisa R. Smith.
Pallbearers will be: Tony McClellan, Jeff and Richard Hobbs, Kenny and Danny Dunahoo, and Steve Croomer.