Iva Marie Howell Passes Away in Little Rock at Age 79

Iva Marie Howell, 79, Leaves Arkansas Family

Iva Marie Howell, a 79-year-old resident of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on October 21, 2026. She was born on April 21, 1947, in England, Arkansas, to the late Elmer and Ollie Mae Chaney.

Ms. Howell’s life was marked by a connection to her Arkansas roots and a large family. She was preceded in death by her parents and six brothers: L.D. Chaney, J.C. Chaney, Hoyt Chaney, Troy Chaney, Lloyd Chaney, and Hubert Chaney. Her passing leaves behind a legacy carried on by her children, Dale Howell of Little Rock and Anita (Larry) Gough of Alexander, along with a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Her family is the cornerstone of her story. Ms. Howell leaves behind her children, Dale Howell of Little Rock and Anita (Larry) Gough of Alexander. Her family tree has grown to include four grandchildren: Katelynn (Miguel) Garrido, Courtney (Travis) Ferguson, Cameron Gough, and Caylie Gough. The next generation is represented by six great-grandchildren: Jaylynn Pilkington, Miley Ruiz, Estella Garrido, Lafay Garrido, Ellis Ferguson, and Levi Ferguson. This network of loved ones reflects a life rich with familial bonds.

Iva Marie Howell Passes Away in Little Rock at Age 79

The memorial service to celebrate her life will be held on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. at the A Natural State Funeral Service facility located in Jacksonville, Arkansas. Arrangements for the service and final care have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service.

For those unable to attend in person, an online guestbook has been established. The digital guestbook can be accessed on the funeral home’s website.

A Natural State Funeral Service, located at 2620 West Main Street in Jacksonville, Arkansas, is managing all arrangements. They can be reached by phone at 501-982-3400 for any inquiries regarding the service or to sign the online guestbook.

A sentiment often shared with families during their time of loss is that the most difficult goodbyes are the ones that are never said and the ones that are never explained.

As the community gathers to remember Iva Marie Howell, the focus remains on the profound impact she had on those around her. Her story is not just one of a life lived, but of a family built, a legacy nurtured, and a community that has lost one of its own.