Elizabeth "Kay" Howe

Elizabeth “Kay” Howe, 77, of Muskogee, Oklahoma passed away peacefully after an eight-year battle with multiple myeloma. She was born October 1, 1948 in Muskogee, Oklahoma to John and Goldie (Hughes) Stevens. A battle she faced with incredible strength, courage, and grace. Throughout her illness, she showed remarkable strength, courage, and grace; never once complaining, always thinking of others before herself. Kay was truly one a kind, fun-loving, full of laughter, and always ready to brighten someone’s day. She loved her family deeply, especially her grandchildren, who were the light of her life. She had a special gift with babies; they instantly loved her gentle touch and warm spirit. She found joy in simple moments, shared laughter easily, and made everyone around her feel special. Kay had a heart that welcomed everyone and hands that were never idle, working tirelessly through her life to provide, care, and nurture those around her. She took care of those around her whether it be a haircut to mowing their lawn. Her work ethic, kindness and quiet resilience were unmatched. Whether through her profession, her home, or her family, she led by example, teaching all who knew her the value of perseverance, compassion, and faith. Kay leaves behind a legacy of love that will continue to inspire all who were blessed to know her. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Goldie Stevens; siblings, Hershel Stevens, Paul Stevens, Billie Goodman, and Margie Stevens; husband, Harvel “Wayne” Howe. Kay is survived by her children, Marqueta “Patches” Culver and husband Brian of Boynton, Tommy Howe and wife Melody, John C Howe and wife Brittney, all of Muskogee; siblings, John Stevens Jr, Bonnie Smith, both of Muskogee, Gene Stevens and wife Jerri of Tahlequah, and Debra Lester of Muskogee; grandchildren, Jason Goad and wife Betty, Stephanie Kemp and husband Bobby, Kobe Howe and companion Halie Russell, Kayden Howe and fiancée Alexi, McKenna Moler, Colt Howe, and Judy Howe; great-grandchildren, Gunner Kemp, Gabby Kemp, Brody Goad, Jacee Goad, Brayden Goad, Boone Goad, Bentley Hodson, Sutton Howe, and Kayson Christopher, along with numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Kay’s life will be celebrated at 10AM, Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Cornerstone Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Donnie Echols officiating. Interment will follow at Greenhill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bobby Kemp, Jason Goad, Kobe Howe, Kayden Howe, Brody Goad, and Boone Goad. Honorary pallbearers will be Brayden Goad, John Stevens, Scottie Goodman, Jay Goodman, and Harold Goodman.

Elizabeth "Kay" Howe

October 1, 1948 - November 7, 2025