Obituary of Sandra Lidie Howard

Sandra Lidie Howard, 68, of LaBelle passed away in her sleep on Thanksgiving evening. Born January 21st, 1945 in Pennsylvania, Sandra was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Sandra graduated from Delhaas High School in June of 1963. After graduating, Sandra took on the responsibility of raising her siblings until they were of age. Sandra married Jerry Wendell Howard and moved to Florida, where they proceeded to raise a family. After more than a decade of living in Florida, Sandra was offered a job working for the Bucks County Court system in Pennsylvania. The family relocated to New Jersey and eventually, Bucks County, PA. After her retirement from the Court House in 2011, Sandra and Jerry moved back to LaBelle, FL. Sandra loved reading, shopping and artwork depicting rural scenery from Pennsylvania. She enjoyed site seeing, particularly places of historical and cultural significance. Font Hill, the Mercer Museum and the Tile Works of Doylestown, PA were favorite attractions of hers. Sandra especially enjoyed spending quality time with her grandchildren. Whenever her children needed help of any kind from her, she was always there to lend a hand. When she was not physically with her daughters, she kept in constant contact with them by phone. She was never unavailable when she was needed. Sandra was a loyal friend and maintained lifelong friendships. She was a happy, outspoken person who identified strongly with her Irish heritage. She is survived by her loving husband Jerry, daughters Michelle (Keppel) and Jeriann, son George grandchildren Jason, Maia, Orion and Angelina, and her siblings Helena, Alex, Sue, Evelyn, Debbie, Celeste, and Teresa. Service will be held Wednesday December 4, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at the Caloosa Baptist Church in LaBelle, FL. A life celebration will follow at the Howard home at 12:00 noon. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made in her name to the Caloosa Baptist Church 550 Hickpoochee Ave./Highway 80 Labelle, Florida 33935.