Betty June Howard, age 77 a McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native was born June 16, 1935 and died January 3, 2013 at NHC Healthcare, following an extended illness. A retired loan officer with Farm Credit Services, a member of the First Baptist Church, and Director of the Barber Sharps Choir for many years, she was the daughter of the late Wilburn and Alene Wood Kirby. She was married September 19, 1952 to Joe Lane Howard who survives. She is also survived by son Barry (Kathy) Howard of Brentwood, TN and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Jimmy & Janice Howard and Ronnie & Betty Howard all of McMinnville, TN. Memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday January 7, 2013 at the First Baptist Church, McMinnville with John May officiating. Visitation will be 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Sunday at High Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Magness Memorial Library.