GRATZ • Dorothy Elizabeth Howard, 88, of the 600 Block of S. Westgrove Rd., Virginia Beach, Va., and of late, 113 S. Second St., Gratz, Pa., went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on June 19, 2021. She lovingly served as a volunteer aide with the Red Cross at the Veterans Hospital in Hampton, Va., for 20 years. In addition, she cherished the relationships formed during her years working with various businesses in Virginia Beach, including the former Heilig law firm and Ken Walter Realty. A native of Brookline, Mass., she was the wife of the late Emerson B. Howard and the daughter of the late Henry J. and Mary M. Kelly, and the beloved daughter-in-law of the late Thomas Ira Howard and Clyde Sheperd Howard. She is survived by a daughter, Kathy Hogge of Gratz, Pa.; four sons, William Howard (Carol) of Virginia Beach, Robert Howard (Sharon) of Newport News, Donald Howard of Gratz Pa., and Daniel Howard (Julie) of Virginia Beach; 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Seth M. Howard of Virginia Beach, Va., and brother-in-law, Alvin L. Howard of Ashburn, Ga. Funeral services to be determined at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Broadcasting Network, 977 Centerville Turnpike, Virginia Beach, VA 23463. Arrangements are being handled by James A. Reed Funeral Home, Pillow, Pa. To sign the online guest book or to post a picture of Dorothy, visit reedfh.com Paid by funeral home