Christine Lynn Howard daughter of Irene Margie Martin Smith and the late Paul Ray Smith was born in East St. Louis, Illinois, on October 28, 1958. She departed this life at her residence in Bunker, Missouri, on August 7, 2009, having attained the age of 50 years, nine months and 10 days.
Chris was a Bunker city council woman for 15 years. She enjoyed baking and spending time with her children.
Chris was preceded in death by her father, Paul Ray Smith, one son, Paul Ray Howard, and two brothers, Lowell and Paul Smith.
Chris is survived by her mother, Irene Smith of Bunker, one son, James Headrick of Bunker, two step-sons, Dennis Howard of Salem, Rick Howard of Florida, and one brother, Dennis Smith and wife Dena of Festus. Chris will be deeply missed by her family and many friends who will mourn her passing.
Visitation: Monday 10 A.M.
Funeral Services: Monday August 9, 2009 at 1:00 P.M. McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri
Minister: Clay Harper
Burial: Bunker Cemetery
Pallbearers:
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Bunker, MO
In Lieu of flowes: United Way or American Cancer Society