Elizabeth Howard

Elizabeth Thomas Howard, 62, of Albemarle, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

Elizabeth was born December 10, 1958 in Albemarle, NC to the late Jesse Eugene Thomas and the late Ona Mae Williams Thomas.

She was also preceded in death by her sister, Shelby Kimrey and brother, Larry Thomas.

Elizabeth worked for some time in our local Hospice organization. She left Hospice to be a caregiver for her mother in her mother's later years. Elizabeth continued to volunteer for Hospice for several years.

Survivors include husband, D.C. Howard of Albemarle, NC; brother-in-law, Richard "Dick" Kimrey; and sister-in-laws: Judy Thomas and Elizabeth Steuart. She is also survived by 7 nieces and nephews; 9 great-nieces and nephews; 2 great-great nephews; special cousin, Mary Napier Kesselman, and other numerous cousins, relatives, and friends - all of whom she loved dearly.

She was affectionately known to her family as Aunt Dizzy. Elizabeth (or Dizzy) will be remembered by her family and friends as a loving caregiver who was always looking to do something for someone else - be it family member, friend, or neighbor.

Elizabeth loved holidays, as it was a time to see family. She loved Christmas as it was a time to celebrate Jesus, decorate, and give to others.

Due to COVID-19, the family will not have any services at this time. At an appropriate later time, the family will have a Celebration of Life Service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Stanly County Humane Society - http://stanlycountyhumanesociety.org/ or http://www.facebook.com/stanlycountyhumanesociety

Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Howard family. Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com