Theresa Dianne Howard was born November 17, 1957 in Jackson, TN the daughter of Mary Lou Smith Howard and the late Herbert Deon Howard.Ms. Howard was a former production worker for Ripley Industries in Adamsville. She enjoyed attending NASCAR races, was a big Dale Earnhart fan, and enjoyed spending time outdoors riding four wheelers. Ms. Howard was a member of the Lebanon United Methodist Church. Ms. Howard departed this life on January 7, 2012 in Michie, TN at the age of 54 Years, 1 Month, 21 Days. She is survived by her mother, Mary Lou Smith Howard of Michie, TN; her aunt, Ruth Kinkead and husband Edgar of Stantonville, TN; an uncle, Ronnie Howard and wife Sarah of Michie, TN; and many extended family and friends. In addition to her father, Ms. Howard was preceded in death by maternal grandparents Lillian and Nellie Smith, and paternal grandparents Herbert and Jewell Howard.