Brenda Jo (nee: Shepherd)Howell, age 70, of Loveland, OH passed away on March 19, 2013. She was born on January 16, 1943 to the late Albert and Elva Shepherd. She joins in death her parents, husband Terry Howell, and a sister Wilma Laws. She leaves behind her children Ricky L. (Angie) Howell and Peggy L. Sparks, grandchildren Brittany and Terrick "Little Joe" Howell. Also surviving are brothers George, Jack, Byrd, Jerry and Ronald Shepherd and sisters Peggy Wheeler and Linda Eldridge. Brenda will be missed by many nieces, nephews, family members and friends. She was member of Loveland Park Baptist Church. Visitation will be held on Monday March 25, 2013 from 10AM to 12Noon at the Loveland Park Baptist Church, 2288 Lilac Street, Loveland, OH 45140 with the funeral service starting at 12Noon. The Rev. Mike Carpenter will be officiating the service. Burial will follow in Trent Cemetery, Rose Hill, VA on Tuesday March 26, 2013 at 12Noon. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Brenda's name to Hope Homes Inc., 8699 Columbia Road, Loveland, OH 45140. Funeral Home: Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Loveland 129 Riverside Drive Loveland, OH US 45140