Julia Maranda Allen Howard

Julia Maranda Allen Howard, age 83 of Springboro, OH passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026.  She was born June 25, 1942 at Altro, KY and was the daughter of the late John and Martha Strong Allen.  She was preceded also in death by her husband: Albert Howard.  One brother: Woodrow Allen.  One sister:  Johnie Faye Allen Howard.  One nephew:  John Robert Howard.

She is survived by her son:  John Strong of Franklin, OH.  Her daughter: Martha Arnwine of Springboro, OH.  Her sister: Geraldean Allen of Franklin, OH.  Four grandchildren:  Scottie, Joey, Cory, and Garrett.  Four great grandchildren:  Xavier, Ashton, Avery, Suraya.  Nephews:  John Allen, Chuck Allen.  Niece:  JoDean Howard. Great Nephew:  Brakk Howard.  Great nieces:  Carly and Kendall.  Sister-in-law:  Sue Allen.   She is also survived by a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 9, 2026 at Noon at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel with Joey Nickell officiating.  Burial in the Haddix Cemetery, Haddix, KY.  Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00-9:00 pm.  Deaton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.