Elizabeth M. Howard

Elizabeth M. Howard, 64, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully at home with family and friends November 12, 2007. She was born March 2, 1943 in Kokomo, IN to the late Francis X. and Kathryn Rhoads Mannion. Elizabeth was the Director for Facets Health Spa in Fishers. Elizabeth enjoyed gardening and was especially fond of plants and flowers. She is survived by her daughter, E. Ashley (Erik) Dirks of Columbus, GA.; her former husband of thirteen years, William Howard of Kokomo; her grandson, Jacob Dirks; siblings, Wm. Scott (Sue) Mannion of Bradenton, FL., Sister Jane Mannion CSJ (Pastoral Associate St. Luke?s Catholic Church), Rev. John Mannion (Director Spiritual Care Services St. Francis Hospital); three nephews, Mark, Mike and Jeff Mannion all of Kokomo; two great-nieces and one great-great nephew. She was preceded in death by three brothers, John Wilfred, Francis Jr., and James Mannion. Friends and family will gather from 4-8 PM with a Celebration of Life at 7 PM Thursday, November 15, 2007 in the Leppert Mortuary Nora Chapel, 740 E 86th St., Indianapolis, IN 46240. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM in the St. Luke?s Catholic Church, 7575 Holliday ...[more]

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ve E., Indianapolis, IN 46240. A private family graveside service will follow in the Crown Point Cemetery in Kokomo. You are invited to visit the website www.leppertmortuary.com where you may sign her online register, leave a personal message or make a memorial contribution to Sisters of St. Joseph Retirement Fund or St. Francis Health Care Foundation-Hospice House Program, 5255 E. Stop 11 Suite 245, Indianapolis, IN 46237.