Obituary – Eleanor Frances Howard

Eleanor Frances Howard, 81, of Henrico, stepped into the Light on Monday, June 24, 2024.

She graduated with her Bachelor of Science degree from VCU.

Eleanor was preceded in death by her first husband, Jerry E. Trimmer; second husband, Charles B. Howard; son, John Brian Trimmer; brothers, Jack Long, Arthur “Butch” Verlander Jr.; and sisters, Ella Mae Turlington, Anne McClintock, Betty Ball.

Left to cherish her memory are her son, David Wayne Trimmer (Marie Armes Trimmer); the daughter she never had, Patty Hancock; grandchildren, Holden B. Trimmer, Jessica C. Trimmer; sister, Mary I. Newcomb (Herbert); many in-laws, nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 28, 2024 at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va. 23231, with a visitation one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Steamboat Era Museum, PO Box 132, Irvington, Va. 22480 or to the charity of your choice.