Memorials may be made to American Kidney Foundation or American Cancer Society. HOWES, Alma W., (nee: Cox); February 6, 2006, age 81; loving wife of the late Ross T. Howes; daughter of the late Jesse F. and Josephine Cox; dearest mother of Larry T. Howes (Susan), Gary F. Howes (Yukie), Linda Sue Martin (Ray), Kenneth Howes (Rhonda), Mary K. Powell (Earl), Bonnie J. Howes and the late Jessie Howes; dear sister of Jerri Hyde (Edward) and Rosalee Burkemper (Ralph); beloved grandmother of 19 and great-grandmother of 11.