Mary Howard, 89, of Memphis, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at her residence in Memphis, Missouri.

She was born on May 23, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Andy and Beth Beverly (Smith) Csizmadia.

Mary attended Dondero High School in Royal Oak, Michigan where she graduated in the class of 1955.

In 2007, In Wickenburg, Arizona, she married Oliver Howard, he precedes her in death.

Mary was a devout catholic who was avid in her faith and love for Jesus. She enjoyed roller skating, crocheting, quilting, ceramics and any kind of crafting she would run across. Mary spent her younger years in Detroit, Michigan before moving to California and then to Arizona where she worked housekeeping for the rectory and then for a Dr. and his wife. She later retired and moved to Indiana, Rochester Hills, Michigan and then to Memphis, Missouri in her later years to be closer to family. Mary will be deeply missed by everyone who knew and loved her.

Mary is survived by her sons, Russ (Nance) Formica of Luttrell, Tennessee and Jeff Lynn (Stephanie) Formica of Colorado; a daughter, Marisa Beth (Phil) Caldwell of Pickerington, Ohio; a sister Andrea Morroney of Memphis, Missouri; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Andy and Beth Csizmadia; her husband Oliver Howard and two sisters, Katherine Lou Dube and Beverly Jean Mills.

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mary Howard will be Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 5pm, at Memphis Funeral Home. Family receiving friends from 4pm-5 pm, at the Funeral home.

An expression of sympathy in memory of Mary Howard may be left to the St. Jude's Children's Hospital. A memorial may be left or mailed to Memphis Funeral home 378 South Market St. Memphis, Missouri 63555.