Louise Howard, 81, of South Webster went to be with the Lord on Monday March 17, 2014 surrounded by her husband and family. She was born Jan. 19, 1933 in Lawrence Co. a daughter of the late Cecil and Mary Ellen McGlone Middleton. Louise was a homemaker who loved spending time with her family, loved quilting, raising flowers and cooking. She is survived by her husband, Milford Howard whom she married on Jan. 4, 1953; 13 children, Milford & Carol Howard of Warner Robbins, GA., Randy & Debbie Howard of Wheelersburg, Ron Howard  & Sheila Harris of Lucasville, Christina & Jim Short of Norwalk, Teresa & Jim Yoho of Seymour, MO., Kim Howard of Hilliard, Terri Jo Monak & Jerry Kaiser of Crestview, FL., Lori Wright of South Webster, Missy & Rob Sandwisch of Freemont, Gina & Scott Webb of Wheelersburg, Joe & Stephanie Howard of South Webster, Mary Ellen & Jeff Hall of Wheelersburg and Jerry & Renee Howard of Otway, 1 brother, Elwood & Kathy Middleton; 30 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Lorrie Watson, a brother, James Middleton and 5 great-grandchildren, Aden, Keeley, Barrett, Kendall and Zander Howard. The family would like to give a special thank you to daughter in-law, Renee Howard and granddaughter Ashton Dalton. Private graveside services will be held on Friday March 21, 2014 at the Howard Family Cemetery. In leiu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the South Webster EMS or the Vernon EMS in memory of Louise Howard. Condolences to dwswickfuneralhome.com.