Edna Mae Howard, 83, of Bella Vista, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023. She was born April 26, 1940, in Lake City, AR to Hubert Jackson and Nina Jackson. She had two brothers, Fred Forbin Jackson and Joe Jackson.

Edna first married Roy Howard on November 23, 1960, and had two sons. Staying single from age 35 to 74, she would later marry Bill Goff who she said was her "gentle giant". She was known for her baking abilities, having once owned "Edna's Donuts by George".

She will be missed by her many friends and her family.

She is survived by her husband, Bill Goff; and children, Roy Howard, Jeffrey Howard, and Bynum Howard.

Arrangements are being made by the Bella Vista Funeral Home and Crematory. Online condolences can be left at www.funeralmation.com.