of Clarksville, AR
June 9, 1970 - August 31, 2018
Donita Jean (Willis) Howard, 48 of Clarksville, passed away Friday, August 31, 2018 in Clarksville with her loved ones by her side. Donita was born June 9, 1970 in Sapulpa, OK to Mr. George and Jeannett (Hardin) Willis. Donita was devoted to her faith and her Lord Jesus Christ, her boys, her family, her former students, and as a military wife she was involved in FRG.
She is preceded in death by her two grandfathers, one grandmother, and two nephews.
Mrs. Howard is survived by her husband of 27 years Jeff Howard; three sons: Ryan, Garrett, and Carson Howard of Clarksville; father and mother George and Jeannett Willis; one grandmother Violet Willis; one sister Shelli (Greg)Stewart of Batson; two brothers: Greg (Amber) Willis of Batson and Robbie (Anna May) Willis of Clarksville; father in law and mother in law Morgan and Lynnell Howard; brother in law Matt (Jennie) Howard of Clarksville; numerous nieces and nephews; a host of other family, friends, and former students.
Visitation will be 6:00 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at the Roller-Cox Funeral Home Chapel.
Mrs. Howard's funeral service will be held 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at Roller-Cox Funeral Home Chapel with the Willis Brother's officiating. Burial will follow in the Spadra cemetery
Col Carrington, Major Boone, Greg Phillips, Kenny Holland, Bill Fuss, Todd Coats, Greg Stewart, and Matt McCormick serving as Pallbearers.
Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home, online guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clarksville
Jeff,
Marketa and I would like to express our deepest sympathy to you and the boys. It must have been very difficult for you during the past month. We learned of Donita’s passing just today and are saddened that we could not convey our condolences in person during her memorial and burial. Donita was always very kind and we will always remember her grace, friendship and smile.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Ryan, Garett and Carson.
Andy and Marketa Lanier
I am so sorry for your pain in this difficult time! The Bible tells us the condition of the dead and that God promises a resurrection. I hope you find comfort from Ecclesiastes 9:5, 10, John 5:28, 29, and Titus 1:2. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Donita was such a great friend! We taught together in Copperas Cove High School and co-led a committee. She was always upbeat and positive. I could count on her for encouragement and honesty. She also gave me great suggestions on where to get my hair cut and colored!
I'm sorry that we lost touch over the years, that we allowed distance and time to separate us. I am so grateful for Jesus' promise that we will see each other in heaven.
My prayers have been with the family, that they cling to the comforting knowledge that Jesus is their rock and salvation during this difficult time of sadness.
I first got to know Donita through her mother-in-law. What a beautiful, kind lady. I pray that God will comfort her family, especially Jeff and their boys, and all her friends and family. I know she is in a better place and that someday they will be reunited.
I'm so sorry for the loss of a beautiful person..Donita and I were in the same class in school..praying for you all..
I am so very sorry for the family and friends of Donita. She was an outstanding student and a person of true quality and ethical character. I truly enjoyed every day that she was in my class and she was one of the hardest working FFA members in our chapter. I know that she is wrapped in the arms of Jesus and I fully expect to see her again one day. May God bless and comfort you all.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your whole family.
Maxine Myers & Shannon Chandler Ladd
Words will NEVER be enough to express how sorry we are for your loss. We feel so very blessed for having known her and the amazing woman she was. I pray that God gives all of her family and friends a peace that surpasses all understanding! I will forever carry a very special place in my heart for her that no one will ever fill! I love you my friend!
We had that rare strong friendship that we would not see each other for many months and then we would pick up right where we were with the friendship. I was honored when you sent me a message a couple of weeks ago to b a career reference. Of course I would. When I saw Ryan lifeguard I let my Friends know he was “one of mine”. All the senior ladies were on their best behavior. The senior ladies could get rowdy. At any rate, Donita I will miss you terribly because I don’t understand this but I know we will meet again
I am so very sorry for the loss of your loved one. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Heaven has gained another angel.
Donita was a very special lady. She’ll always hold a special place in our hearts.
Joe Hurley family
I am so sorry for your loss. Donita was a wonderful person. Your family is in my prayers during this difficult time.
May God grant comfort and peace. We will miss her.
My deepest condolences to the whole family. I had the true delight in having all the Willis siblings as students and took great pleasure in knowing them all. Donita was in the first class I sponsored my first year of teaching. She was a dedicated member of the Library Club because she loved to read. I'm so very thankful to have known her and been her friend. My prayers will be with you all in the coming days and months.
Please accept my deepest condolences for your family's lose.
I know words and kind thoughts can not fill the holes that are left in so many hearts right now but I want to offer my love and prayers. I will cherish so many memories and am grateful for the times we spent together and with Carley. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Love Sandy