Mrs. Doris Ann Howard, age 73, of Rome, GA, died Monday, May 2, 2016, at her residence.
 
Mrs. Howard was born June 18, 1942, in Rome, GA, daughter of the late James Watson and Mattie Sims Watson.  She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dallas Howard; and a sister, Gladys Couch.
 
Mrs. Howard is survived by her sons, Lamar Howard, John Howard; daughter, Debra Hawthorne; step-son, Steven Howard; a brother, James Watson; sisters, Jeanette Robinson and Shirley Peal; 6 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren.
 
Graveside and interment services for Mrs. Howard will be held at 12:00 Noon Friday, May 6, 2016, from the West Hill Cemetery with Rev. Joe Dodd officiating.  Pallbearers will be Sean Howard, Greg Smith, Merle Camp, Andrew Howard, Fred Vinyard, Jr.  Jeremy Howard will serve as an honorary pallbearer.
 
Mrs. Howard will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. until the service hour on Friday.
 
Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Doris Ann Howard who died on Monday.