Charlotte A. Howard

Charlotte Howard, 74 of Carrollton, Kentucky passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026 at Norton King's Daughters' Hospital in Madison, Indiana.

Charlotte was born to Russell E. and Margaret Ann Butts on August 18, 1951. She was a 1969 graduate of Carroll County High School, and attended Hager Beauty Academy in Georgetown, Kentucky before working alongside her mother at Top Hat Beauty Shop in downtown Carrollton for many years.

In 1970 Charlotte married Jimmie Howard, a long time employee of Earl Floyd Ford. They settled in Carrollton and raised 2 children. She was a member of the Carrollton Christian Church. Charlotte looked forward to annual family trips to Gatlinburg, playing Bunko, and going to Corvette enthusiast events with Jimmie.

In 1994, Charlotte went to work at the Carroll County Detention Center where she provided hair cuts and ran the kitchen as Deputy Jailer until 2018. Charlotte enjoyed her retirement by having margaritas with her friends, taking trips to Florida, going shopping, listening to Jimmy Buffet, watching UK basketball, and gathering for the holidays with her family. Charlotte is survived by her children, Ashley and Brett Froman and Andy and Shannon Howard, and her grandchildren, Adam and Carly Froman, and Alex Froman.

A visitation will take place at Tandy-Eckler-Riley Funeral Home on Friday, January 23, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and funeral following at 1:00 p.m. Burial will take place at I.O.O.F. Cemetery.