Alice Joy Howard, 80, of Pierceton, Indiana, passed away after a long fruitful life on Tuesday, November 30,
2021 in Columbia City, Indiana. Alice was born on May 5 th , 1941 in Warsaw. During high school, Alice was
the class treasurer and also in the Drama Club. As many did at that time, Alice enjoyed skating in Silver
Lake. It was there that she met the love of her life, Lonzo. After a long courtship, they married and had a
loving son, Michael Wayne. They celebrated 53 years of marriage before Lonzo passed away in 2012.
Alice loved to smile, read, and watch old westerns. She was known for her “sweet tooth,” and welcomed
homemade baked goods of any kind. She was blessed with seven grandchildren; Ryan Howard, Mike Yates,
Tiffany Yates, Ryan Yates, Brittany Arnett, Sieara Arnett, Liz Allen; sixteen great-grandchildren and two on
the way. Growing up with two sisters, Helen and Anita, and two brothers Edward and Wayne, Alice
understood the value of family and enjoyed holiday get togethers surrounded by loved ones. Her kind-
hearted nature and streak of stubbornness was reflected in her spunky personality.
The loving memory of Alice Joy Howard will be forever cherished by her son, Michael (Kandi) Howard,
Pierceton, Indiana; brother, Edward Herendeen, Warsaw, Indiana; seven grandchildren and sixteen great-
grandchildren. Alice was preceded in death by her parents, Harry Francis and Evelyn Grace (Tucker)
Herendeen; brother, Wayne Herendeen; sisters, Anita Flannery and Helen Jackson.
Family and friends may call Saturday, December 11, 2021 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Free United
Baptist Church, 7035 South State Road 13, Sidney, Indiana. Funeral services will begin at the conclusion of
calling. Burial will be at Hillcrest Cemetery, 7015 East 350 South, Pierceton, Indiana with Pastor Ward Etsie
Allen officiating.
For those wishing to honor the memory of Alice Joy Howard, memorial contributions may be made to the
Arthritis Foundation, 615 North Alabama Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204.
A special thank you to all her friends and family who helped care for her over the years.
The family of Alice Joy Howard has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements.
Condolences may be emailed to mckeemortuary.com