Mildred Elease Howard, 79,Cobb County, died Oct. 29, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, William J. Howard. Graveside services were at Kennesaw Memorial Park. Survivors include a son, David Howard, Cobb County; a daughter, Diane and Cecil Bray, Williamson; grandchildren, Windi Neal, Williamson, Brandon Lanham, Newnan, and Spencer Howard, Effingham County; and six great-grandchildren.