Loletta King Howard, 86, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at her home.

Loletta was born August 26, 1939, in Swain County, N.C., to the late Samuel Pinkney King and Dessie Herron King.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rodney G. Howard; daughter, Lisa Locklin; brother, Ray King; and sisters, Sue Pulley and Hilda Grant.

Those left to cherish Loletta’s memory are her children, Tim Howard, Renee McDaniels (Steve), Jeff Howard (Katrina), and Marla Harwell (Wayne); siblings, Marie Hager and Dollie Karriker; twelve grandchildren; and fifteen great-grandchildren.

A service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements for Loletta are in the care of Troutman Funeral Home.