Nellie Blanton Howard

Nellie Blanton Howard of Michie, TN, was born December 25, 1915 in McNairy Co., TN, the daughter of Earle and Jeanette Wright Blanton. She passed away February 23, 2015. She was married to John Howard in 1937, who preceded her in death in 1994. Mrs. Howard was a homemaker and lifelong member of Lebanon United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Howard was one of the original six ladies who began the quilting group at Lebanon United Methodist Church. She greatly enjoyed cooking, quilting, and fellowship. She always made you feel welcome.

Mrs. Howard is survived by her son, Junior Raines; daughter, Scarlett King; granddaughters, Jennifer Rusk Applebury and Melanie Rusk Green; grandsons, Terry Raines and Currey King; great-grandchildren, Jeremy Mize, Brittany Applebury, Blake Green, and Carson King; sister-in-laws, Mary Gale Harmon and Pat Blanton; many nephews and nieces that she was very close to; many wonderful friends and fellow church members.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Howard was preceded in death by her daughter, Peggy Howard Dunn; granddaughter, Rhonda Raines; brother C. E. Blanton; sisters, Emma Raines, Jewele Howard, and Marie Goff Sweat.

Charitable contributions made in memory of Mrs. Howard may be sent to Lebanon United Methodist Church, 250 Chambers Store Rd., Michie, TN 38357.