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Mrs. Judy Ann Howard, 82, wife of the late Terry Howard of Chincoteague Island, VA., went home to be with the Lord April 19, 2026, at the home of her son, Michael. She was surrounded by her caring family.
Born on June 28, 1943, she was the daughter of Robert Edward Berry and Dorothy Virginia Daisey Berry. She was a member of Union Baptist of Chincoteague for 53 years. She was a committed member of her prayer chain and paid great attention to all prayer requests.
Judy is survived by her son Michael and wife Linda, a granddaughter, Kelly Hale, and her husband Jason, and her great-grandson, Macauley Hale, and her sister Nancy Reade, and her nephew Robert William Berry and his wife Elizabeth, and his daughters Emma and Camille. She was predeceased by her parents, Robert and Dorothy Berry, and her brother, Robert Edward Berry Jr.
A viewing will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 6-8 pm at Salyer Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at the Union Baptist Church on Friday, April 24, 2026—Rev. Kevin Eley officiating. Internment will be at the Daisy Cemetery on Ridge Road. In place of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Union Baptist Church or to a charity of your choice.
Services entrusted to Salyer Funeral Home Inc., Chincoteague, VA. Condolences may be sent online at www.salyerfh.com
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