Sophie Amelia Nan Hee Howard, 22, of Michigan City, Ind., passed away Friday, Nov. 6, 2020, at Franciscan Hospital in Michigan City.
She was born Feb. 24, 1998, in Taegu, South Korea. She was welcomed into her adoptive family by her loving parents Sarah Noonan of Michigan City and Jamison Howard of University Park, Md., on Aug. 7, 1998.
Sophie loved to cook, and she was a creative and inspired chef. With her humor, sass and quiet wisdom, Sophie always found a way to nourish those close to her. She was an organ donor, and her gifts will bring healing and peace to many other families.
Her kindness and passion will live on and always shine warm and bright.
Sophie is survived by her parents; brothers, Sam Howard of New Carlisle, Ind., and Gabe Howard of Michigan City; maternal grandparents, Edward and Eve (Williams) Noonan of Chicago; and her paternal grandmother, Ann Howard of Farmington, Ct.; along with many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Cremation will take place. Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, La Porte, Ind., is handling arrangements.
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