Catherine Howard Finch, age 92, passed away January 29, 2016 at her home in Smiley. She was born on April 29, 1923 in Marietta, Okla., to the late Felix Andrew and Willie Dell (Sowell) Howard. She married Barney Finch on June 22, 1968 in Smiley. He preceded her in death on March 4, 1975. Also preceding her in death was her brother, John Matt Howard.
Catherine is survived by her step-children: Jo Ann Markowsky and husband Carol “Babe” of Mound Creek; Don R. Finch and wife Gladyne of Nixon; Gary P. Finch and wife Paulette of Smiley; sister-in-law, Dorothy Dell Howard of Denton; nephew, Bruce Howard and wife Nancy, of Brownsbury, Ind.; niece, Sheila Helm of Denton; seven step-grandchildren, nine step-great-grandchildren, one step-great-great-grandchild, three great-nieces, three great-nephews, three great-great-nieces, her cousins from Tennessee and many friends.
A visitation was held from 4-8 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 31 at Finch Funeral Chapel in Nixon. The funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 1 at Smiley United Methodist Church with Bruce Howard officiating. Interment followed at the Bundick Masonic Cemetery in Smiley. Memorial contributions may be made to the Smiley United Methodist Church or the charity of one’s choice. The online guestbook may be signed at www.finchfuneralchapels.com.
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