Thelma Jean Howard, age 83, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. Thelma was born on February 13, 1941 in Boyd County, Kentucky to William Wilburn Howard and Bertha “Kathleen” Marie Branham. She enjoyed tulips, bingo and the casino. Thelma will be remembered as a friendly, forgiving person who would do anything for anyone. She is preceded in death by her father, William Howard; mother and step-father, Kathleen (Joseph) Felty; grandchildren, Jennifer Howard and Nick Bragg; brother, Tommy (Judith) Howard. Survived by her children, Atwinna “Winnie” (Norman Warner) Bragg, Patricia (Ralph) Ruffolo, and Brian Howard (Tammy Brown); grandchildren, EJ (Kacie) Davis, Amanda Davis, Candie (Roy) Becker, Brandy Bragg, Gene Bragg, Josh Howard, Joey Howard, Tanden Howard and Ashley (Joe) Watson; several great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter; sister, Gwen (Bob) Sweeney; nieces, Karen, Kathy and Ardith; aunt, Carolyn Wemer; and many friends. Visitation will be held 5:00 – 7:00 pm on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Advantage Funeral and Cremation Services by Schoedinger Hilltop, 3030 W. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43204 where funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, May 3, 2024 followed by interment at Fernwood Cemetery.