Dec 18, 2013

Enjoyed crocheting, the outdoors and bonfires

Sandra W. “Sando” Clayton Howard, 49, of Claysville, died unexpectedly Monday, December 16, 2013, from injuries received in an automobile accident.

She was born February 1, 1964, in Waynesburg, a daughter of the late Clyde “Sonny” Clayton and Beulah Wyvonne Gaines Leonard.

She had resided in Valley Grove, W.Va., prior to moving to West Finley Township, Washington County.

Ms. Howard attended Waynesburg High School.

She was employed most of her working life as a bartender and was last employed in housekeeping at Comfort Inn & Suites.

Ms. Howard was a member of a Triadelphia, W.Va., pool league and enjoyed crocheting, the outdoors and bonfires. She was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan.

Surviving are three daughters, Arieal Star Jones, wife of Brian Jones of West Alexander, Amanda Miller of Lawrenceberg, Tenn., and Destiny Howard, companion of Chris Clutter of West Finley Township; two sons, Charles Montgomery, companion of Melody Ware of Spraggs, and Anthony, husband of Kayla Moretti of Mercer; two brothers, Howard, husband of Kay Gaines of Billing, Mont., and Jay Leonard Jr., husband of Melonie Leonard of Clarksville; six sisters, Helen, wife of Kenneth Kirby of Clarksville, Kathleen, wife of Edward Hines of Brownsville, Pearleen, wife of Bill Spencer of Ohio, Earnestine, wife of James Coger of Carmichaels, and Donna Gaines and Alma, wife of Michael Gray, both of Prosperity; five grandchildren; stepfather Jay Leonard Sr. of Waynesburg; and several nieces and nephews.

Deceased, in addition to her parents, are a sister, Imogene Gaines, and a brother, Clyde Gaines.

Friends will be received from 1 to 3 p.m., the time of funeral and committal services, Friday, December 20, in Rush Funeral Home Inc., Rogersville, with the Rev. Pastor Bruce Judy officiating. Interment will be private and held at the convenience of the family.

Family and friends may view the obituary and send condolences at www.rushfuneralhomeinc.com.