Rosa Mary Howard

Rosa Mary Howard, 73, died Monday, January 18, 2010 at her home in Millsap. Rosa was born March 31, 1936 in Buda, Texas to Melvin and Mary Long. She was a homemaker, worked for Millsap ISD and Goodwill. Rosa loved quilting, crocheting and collecting bells. She loved her grandchildren and spending time with her family. Survivors: Husband Roy Howard of Millsap, daughter, Mary McDonell and husband Jim of Arlington, sons, Thomas “Tom” Trotter of Millsap, David Trotter and wife Valarie of Savannah, Georgia,  Jeremiah Howard and wife Natasha of Millsap, sister; Kay Rice of Fort Worth, brothers; Benny Lile of Gering, Nebraska and Jimmy Lile of Fort Worth. 10 grandchildren, one great grandchild. Graveside service 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 22, 2010 in the Millsap Cemetery. Visitation 6-8 pm Thursday at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel.