Tandy

Howard

Tandy Howard, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at Hendrick Medical Center in Brownwood. She was born on September 5, 1949, in Coleman, Texas, and carried with her throughout life the spirit of the place she called home.

Tandy grew up in Coleman and graduated from Coleman High School. After graduation, she attended Tarleton State University. On December 10, 1982, she married Gary Dean Howard in Brownwood, beginning a marriage that would span nearly forty-five years and stand as one of the proudest accomplishments of her life.

A talented photographer, Tandy built a career in photography and art, expressing herself through work that was distinctive, imaginative, and deeply personal. Her many gifts shone through her eccentric paintings and artwork, and she found special joy in creating meaningful pieces for family and friends. Even the presentation of her gifts bore her creative touch, with painted wrapping and gift bags that were appreciated as works of art in themselves. She excelled in Native American paintings, Texas scenery, and any subject that captured her interest, bringing color, feeling, and originality to each piece.

Tandy’s warmth matched her creativity. She had a fun and outgoing personality and loved her children and grandchildren immensely. Time spent with them was among her greatest joys. She also had a deep love for animals and cherished her four-legged friends, Pepper, Ollie, and Wyatt. Among the many tender memories she leaves behind are the beautiful baby blankets she made for all of her grandchildren, each one a lasting expression of her care and devotion.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Gary Howard; her children, Lance McClure and wife Delinda, Shad McClure, Cory Howard and wife Danielle, Casey Howard, Jennifer Jowers and husband Jeff, and Jeremy Howard; her grandchildren, Colton, Caden, Monte, Cohl, Rowdy, Parker, Aidan, Ethen, Alexa, Julie, Penelope, and Coraline; and her sister, Candy Clarke. Tandy is also survived by numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. In the circle of her family, Tandy gave love generously and creatively, and that love will continue to be felt in the lives of all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her father, Wilber Clarke, and her mother, Merle Jean Johnson Clarke.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel, 400 W Pecan Street, in Coleman. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel. In following with Tandy's outgoing personality and love of art, the family requests that guests wear bright colors in celebrating her life.

Tandy will be remembered for her artistic eye, her joyful spirit, her devotion to family, and the many beautiful things she made with her hands and her heart. Her memory will remain a treasured blessing to those she loved.

The family requests with gratitude that memorials be made to the American Humane Society at www.americanhumane.org.

We invite you to share fond memories and words of comfort and condolence with the Howard family by signing the guestbook on Tandy's tribute page at www.stevensfuneralhome.com. Stevens Funeral Home is honored to serve the Howard family.