Juanita V. Howard , 96, of Darien, Illinois, formerly of Brownstown & Vandalia, IL, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2013, at Edwards Hospital, Naperville, IL. Graveside Services will be held at 1:30 P.M., on Saturday, August 31, 2013, at South Hill/Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia, with Rev. Joe Lawson, officiating. She was born May 22, 1917, in Sefton Twp., IL, the daughter of Jesse D. & Lennie (VanZandt) Reynolds. Married Floyd Howard on July 23, 1938, he passed away December 5, 1979. Juanita was a Homemaker; Former member of O.E.S. Chapter 278 and First Christian Church, Brownstown, IL. She is survived by: Son - Jim Howard , Springfield, IL; Grandchildren - Tracie & Ann; 4 Great Grandchildren; several Nephews & Nieces. Preceded in death by: Parents; Husband; 2 Brothers; 2 Sisters.