Patricia L "Pat" Howard (Marsden)

Patricia L. Howard, age 79 of Crystal passed away on Tuesday, October, 20, 2015 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing.

Pat was born the daughter of William & Ruth (Wismont) Marsden on March 23, 1936 in Hartford, Connecticut. Pat is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Sherman Howard and one brother, Robert Marsden.

Surviving Pat are her children, Ricky (Martha) Teague of Delano, Tennessee, Cindy Teague of Palo, Eric Howard of Crystal; two grandchildren, Heather (Jeremey) Smith of Ionia, Dan Wiggins II of Palo; five great grandchildren, Austin Wiggins, PVT Shania Stearns, Shane Wiggins, Kyarra Smith, Gavin Fliesher; one great great granddaughter, Reese Wiggins and a son-in-law, Daniel Wiggins of Stanton.

Pat loved to do crafts, go shopping and was a very giving person who enjoyed helping others, she was also a member of the Royal Oak Eagles Club.

Visitation with Pat’s family will be held at the Simpson Family Funeral Home in Sheridan on Friday, October 23, 2015 from 11 AM to 1 PM. Funeral services for Pat will begin at 1 PM at the Funeral Home on Friday with Pastor Jamey Nichols officiating. Final inurnment will be at the Palo Cemetery in Palo.