Agatha Frances Squires-Howard

Agatha Frances Squires-Howard, 79 years old, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away after a courageous battle with Squamous cell lung cancer on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Stormont Vail Health, surrounded by loved ones, and amazing staff.

Born on October 01, 1947 in Denton, Texas, to Zelda Christine Downey and Frank Dewey Squires. Zelda passed away September 6, 1952 due to Nephrosis. September 1953, Agatha age five and her brother Bruce age four were relinquished by their father to the state of Texas where they became wards of Texas Baptist Orphanage of Waxahachie, Texas.

October 1991 Agatha earned her Medication Aide from Cloud County Community College and May 1995 she earned her Adult Home Health Aide Certificate.

Beyond work, Agatha had a deep passion for animals, music and helping others receiving awards such as CNA Employee of the Year at Geary County Community Hospital and being recognized as Junction City, Kansas top CNA. She volunteered at Junction City Animal Shelter, Ogden Friendship House and wherever else needed while working and following retirement. A loyal Texas Cowboys fan who enjoyed roller skating, dancing, bowling, fudge a juicy hamburger and her newest enjoyment and family inside joke, Twinkies. She was a devoted parent, grandparent, sibling, and friend who brought immense joy, laughter, and wisdom to everyone around them.

Agatha is survived by her brother Bruce Squires and sister Regina Deal, Daughters Penny Curry, Tena O’Dell, son Ben O’Dell adopted daughter Lea McConkey, 10-grandchildren and 10.5 - great grandchildren, Michael Howard loving spouse and friend of 20 years, extended family and dear friends.

A celebration of Agatha's life will be held on Saturday, November 28, at 11:00am at First Christian Church, located at 1429 St Mary's Rd, Junction City, KS 66441. The burial will be a private event only for family after the celebration.

The family invites those who wish to make donations, do so to Junction City Animal Shelter, or Milford Nature Center where she loved to visit her friend Gibbs the owl.

The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to the Cancer Center in Manhattan, Dr Tom Craig, Jody Hittle RN, Melaine Griffen RN, Dr. Martin J. Bell, MD his team, and her beloved friends and coworkers at Stormont Vail Health in Junction City for their compassionate support during this time.