Melinda Howard

Melinda Howard, 58 of Somerset, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, Kentucky.

Melinda was born on October 17, 1966 to Harold and Ruth Couch Helton in Hazard, Kentucky. She was united in marriage to William Doyle Howard Sr. on November 15, 1986 and they would spend the next 38 years together. Melinda was a graduate of Hazard Community College where she received her degree in nursing. She was a Labor and Delivery nurse for many years and she loved working with the babies and provided excellent and tender care for those who were in her guardianship. Melinda took pleasure in the outdoors and in going camping with her family which was a opportunity for her to spend time with them, especially her son Landon who was and is her pride and joy. She was of the Christian faith and enjoyed attending church at Lakeside Church of Christ where she was a member.

In addition to her parents, Melinda is survived by her husband, Doyle Howard, her son, William Landon Howard (Hannah) of Somerset, Kentucky, two stepsons; Matthew (Kerry) Howard of Richmond, Kentucky and William Doyle (Kristy) Howard Jr. of Smith's Grove, Kentucky, her eight step grandchildren, Mattie, Kenzie, Kaden, Sammy, Joey, Drew, Frankie, and Tucker, two brothers; Harold (Tonya) Helton Jr. of Somerset, Kentucky, Mike Helton, of Hazard, Kentucky, and one sister, Rhnea (Kenny) McDaniel of Louisville, Kentucky. She also leaves behind to cherish her memory a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Melinda was preceded in death by her beloved niece, Dusty Raleigh.

The family will receive friends in the chapel of Pulaski Funeral Home on Monday, April 7, 2025 from 9:30 to 10:30.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, April 7, 2025 in the main chapel at 10:30 with Bro. Josh McKibben and Bro. Danny McKibben officiateing .

Burial will take place in Lakeside Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to Hospice of Lake Cumberland.

Pulaski Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.