Mary Elizabeth, 85, went home to be with Lord, April 30, 2023, surrounded by her family in the comfort of her home.
She was born June 9, 1937, to parents, William Joseph Gothard and Roberta Bean Gothard. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Norman Phillip Howard; and her brothers, Bobby Gothard and Hollis Gothard.
She is survived by her daughters, Lisa; Rebecca (Jon); and Chrisie; grandchildren, Emily (Nathan) and Jon Michael (Caitlin); great-grandchildren, Abigail; Sam; Bailey; and Heidi; sister, Shirley (David); and brother, Raymond (Becky); along with many beloved nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends and loved ones at Southern Heritage Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, with a Celebration of Life to follow at 11:00 am. Burial will be at Cahaba Heights Baptist Church Cemetery.
