Julie Howard

Julie Howard of Tonkawa, OK. was born on May 1, 1977, to Ira and Pat Levings Howard. She was born again while attending Christian Center School in Ponca City Julie attended Tonkawa High School and graduated with the class of 1995. Julie had a great love for her friends and their children and was Aunt Julie to them all. Above all she loved her sons Justin and Joey Howard as they were her greatest accomplishment. During most of her adult life, Julie battled schizophrenia. On March 22, 2024, she woke up with mental peace and complete healing of mind and body. It was not Death that took her, but a leaving of a world too hard and mean, and being born once again into the loving arms of Jesus. There is no crazy in heaven. There is only wholeness and pure love.

Waiting for her with open arms, she joined her Grandparents Lloyd and Geraldine Howard, dear friend Jennie Brunton Howard, her stepdad and sister John and Amber McCune, and her friend Jeff Stricklin, all of whom were also from Tonkawa. 

Those left behind, thankful for her newfound everlasting peace, include her Dad, Ira, and his wife Pat Howard of Ponca City, sons Justin and Joseph (Joey) Howard, both of Tonkawa, and Grandparents Ivan and LaUna Levings of Alva OK. Regina and Chris LeMay of Tonkawa, Brother Joshua and wife Brandy Sensintaffar of Owasso, Brother Tracy McCune of Tonkawa, Julie had many Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins. And, of course, me, her Momma. Patty McCune of Tonkawa. Her story is not over. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, in the Tonkawa I.O.O.F. Cemetery with Charlie Conaghan officiating. There will be a gathering at 215 N. 11^th Street in Tonkawa, directly after. Service is under the kind guidance of the Amy Stittsworth Funeral Service.