Doris Elaine Howard

Doris Elaine Brimingham Howard, 79, of Lepanto, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, October 23, 2026, at her home. She was born on January 29, 1947, to Emily Esco and Jessie Mae Rinehart Brimingham. Elaine loved reading, cooking especially with onions, gardening and fishing when she was younger. She was a caretaker for her husband Paul, loved taking care of her grandkids and great grandkids but most of all she loved her daughter Paula, grandkids and great grandkids.

She is preceded in death by her husband: Paul Bartly Howard, her parents and great grandson: Brian Foster Jr.

Elaine is survived by her daughter: Paula Stiles (Nathan Lindley) of Joiner, three brothers: Leslie Brimingham (Jan) of Lepanto, Larry Brimingham (Rene) of Earle and Philip Brimingham of Lepanto, four sisters: Kathy McDaniel (Ronnie) of Tyronza, Linda Swan (Freddie) of Scott, Dewena Brimingham of Lepanto and Myra Brimingham Smith of Lepanto, four grandchildren: Heather May of Lepanto, Beth Ammons (Michael) of Bassett, Amber Lindley of Joiner and Chase Lindley of Joiner, four great grandchildren: Aden Foster, Rylee Foster, Maddison Ammons and Landon Ammons, several nieces, nephews and a host of other family and friends.

Memorial service will be held Friday, October 30, 2026, at 2:00p.m. at Delancey Funeral Home in Lepanto.

Visitation will be held Friday from 12:00p.m. until service time.

Arrangements are under the care of Delancey Funeral Home in Lepanto.