Blanche Vena Howard a resident of Henryetta passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 in Henryetta at the age of 88. Blanche was born to Charles and Vanna (Young) Daugherty on August 17, 1922. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband William Ralph Howard in 1943, and by one son, Wesley Howard. Blanche is survived by her two sons, Floyd Howard of Schulter, Oklahoma, and Oliver Howard & wife Linda of Henryetta, her daughter Billie Holme of California, 11 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, her twin sister, Bernice Pamplen of Lawton, Oklahoma, as well as other relatives and friends. Graveside services are scheduled for Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 3:00 pm at Westlawn Cemetery in Henryetta with her son Oliver Howard speaking. Services are under the direction of Integrity Funeral Service.