MARILYN HOWARD

Marilynn Jane (Quigley) Howard, 70 of rural Monticello, Missouri passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at her home.
She was born November 21, 1955, to George Arthur Quigley and Ruth Ilene (McCoy) Quigley in Denver, Colorado. 
She graduated Canton R-V High School in 1973. Marilynn had a knack for remembering numbers, normally a registration or tag number of cow to an ear notch of sow. She loved all of her kids and grandchildren dearly. She was a devoted Mother, Cow Grandma and Nana. Out of the many things in life, no matter the profession that Marilynn had, she was always described as one of the hardest workers that anyone had known. Marilynn met her life partner in Terry Little, they loved going to Las Vegas and Montana when the cattle allowed them to go. She enjoyed the MO State Fair, spending time with family and loved ones, and taking time out of her days to watch soap operas and rodeos. She is already missed greatly by those who knew and loved her. 
She is survived by her partner in life, Terry Little of the home, her children, Bethany Warner of Holden, Mo., Cecile (Adam) Wade of Warrensburg, Mo, and Charles Howard (Jessica) of Monticello, Mo., step-children Michael (Tammy) Little of St Charles, Mo., Melissa (Gary) Penn of Quincy, IL, and Amanda Little Corpus Christi, Texas, 14 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. A sister Sharon Lambert of Lorraine, Ill., and a brother Mike (Brenda) Quigley of Canton, Mo., several nieces, nephews, and friends. 
She was proceeded in death by both parents, brothers Bob Ferguson, Larry and George “Gorg” Quigley, sister-in-law Judy Ferguson, and brother-in-law Keith Lambert
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Arnold's Funeral Home in Canton, Missouri with Rev. Rusty Schultz officiating.  Burial will be in Forest Grove Cemetery at Canton.
Visitation will be held Saturday morning from 11 a.m. until the time of services at Arnold's Funeral Home in Canton.
Memorials may be made to the family to help with final expenses.
Pallbearers: Adam Wade, Gary Penn, Michael Little, Jason Legg, Cole Turpin and Bobbie Ferguson.
Honorary Pallbearers: Grandsons, Carson Howard, Jayden Howard, Tristen Howard, Jace Little, Brock Penn and Maxx Hansen.