Mrs. Christine Scoggins Howe, 76, of Grenada, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025 at her residence.  She was born November 3, 1948 in Batesville to Roderick Adell and Laverne Hubbard Scoggins.  Christine earned a degree from the University of Mississippi and taught English and Mathematics for over 25 years at Grenada Middle School.  Christine loved spending time outdoors tending to her flowers and gardening.  She also enjoyed traveling with her family and preparing delicious meals for them.  In retirement, she found great joy in playing Bridge with many of her friends and was always ready to go antiquing and find her newest treasure.  Above all, Christine enjoyed the priceless time she spent with her grandchildren, whether it was crafting at her house or cheering them on in their activities, they were the highlight of her life.  She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada with Rev. Guy Hughes officiating.  Interment will follow in the Magnolia Cemetery in Batesville.  The family will receive friends from noon until service time Tuesday at McKibben and Guinn.

Survivors include daughters, Christy Howe Vance(Joe) of New Albany and Michelle Howe Downs of Grenada; son, Robert Earl "Robbie" Howe, Jr.(Amy) of Leland; two brothers, Paul Scoggins of Houston, TX and Mike Scoggins(Rose) of Pope; seven grandchildren, Taylor Howe, Reed Howe, Allie Pierce(Brett), Caleb Vance(Bella), Drew Vance, Preston Downs and Nelson Downs and two great-grandchildren, Pharis Catt and Addie Pierce.

Christine was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert Earl "Bobby" Howe, Sr. and a brother, Roderick Scoggins.

Nelson Downs, Preston Downs, Chris Ford, Reed Howe, Taylor Howe, Brett Pierce, Caleb Vance and Drew Vance will honor Christine by serving as pallbearers.

Memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Our deepest thanks to her devoted caregivers whose support and love were invaluable along with the compassionate team at Adoration Hospice.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada, (662-307-2694).