Carol Jane Howell, 87, of Winchester, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024, at Fountain Circle Health and Rehabilitation in Winchester. She was the widow of Ray Howell.
Born in Lewis County on September 13, 1936, her parents were the late Adrian Hord and the late Pauline Applegate Hord.
Carol retired from Brown County Hospital in New Castle, Indiana, after 25 years of working as a radiology technician. She had been a member of Greensboro Church of the Nazarene since 1972. In February 1956 she married Ray and together they enjoyed trail riding all over the country with their friends and fellow horsemen.
She is survived by her sister, Phyllis Kirkland of Mount Sterling; her sister-in-law, Geraldine Porter; and several nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
In addition to her husband Ray, who passed in October 2018, and her parents Pauline and Adrian, Carol was preceded in death by five of her siblings, Edwin Hord, John Hord, Erma Hook, Merle Hord, and Gayle Hord.
Services will begin at Noon Friday, April 19, 2024, at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home in Flemingsburg with Bro. Arnold Howell officiating.
Carol will be laid to rest in Hillcrest Garden of Memories at Plumville.
Visitation will be after 11:00 a.m. Friday at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home, 150 West Water Street in Flemingsburg.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in memory of Carol to Petersville Church of Christ (228 Bigden Hollow Road, Wallingford, KY 41093) and Markey Cancer Center (PO Box 34184, Lexington, KY 40588).
Friends may offer online condolences at www.boonenickellfuneralhome.com.
