Nancy S. Howes, of Dennis, died on Feb. 12. She was 88.

Nancy was born on Martha’s Vineyard and grew up on the Island. She met and married her soulmate and moved to Dennis in 1956.

She worked in the administration department of Cape & Vineyard in Hyannis, where she undoubtedly gained her exceptional organizational and bookkeeping skills. Later she worked as the secretary at their family-owned Television Repair Business.

Nancy was a devoted, loving wife, mother, special grandmother and great-grandmother. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren in her home. “Grammie” had many memorable fun days making crafts and snacks with them.

She served in her community, giving many selfless hours volunteering at the Dennis Memorial Library and in the preservation of Josiah Dennis Manse historical building, executing the school program there for many years.

She was also a member of the Village Garden Club of Dennis. She enjoyed researching her family history and was involved with both the Howes and Steere Family Associations.

Gardening was her passion. It was manifested through her beautiful flower beds throughout the yard. Neighbors would often see her daily in her different sun hats tending to the gardens.

For the last few years of her life, she was embraced and cared for by the wonderful staff at Harbor Point in Centerville. She will be remembered by them as always being cheerful, loving and kind.

Nancy was predeceased by her parents Jesse and Florence (Thurber) Steere, and her siblings Shirley Smith, Marilyn Ellen Shannon, Janet Packish, Emily Andrews, Deborah Olsen, Jesse Steere, and her beloved husband of 64 years Richard S. Howes, and granddaughter Heather T. Foster.

She is survived by her son, Christopher S. Howes, and his wife Kim (Mayo) Howes and her daughter, Karen E. Howes; two grandchildren Ryan C. Howes and Jessica Black; and one great-granddaughter Lyla Grace Black; and her siblings Rosemary Finley, Gloria Steere, David Steere and Stephen Steere.

Although she will be missed, the family takes comfort in knowing she has rejoined their father in Heaven.

A funeral service was held on Feb. 19 at the Hallett Funeral Home, followed by an interment in Dennis Village Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Dennis Historical Society, P.O. Box 607, South Dennis, MA 02660 or The Dennis Memorial Library, 1020 Old Bass River Road, Dennis, MA 02638.