Nancy Deborah Richard Howard was born August 3, 1934.  She attended the University of Southern California, was a brilliant artist, and successful entrepreneur involved in, and appreciated by, the Albany community.  Loved by her children Amy, Julie, and Chris, Nancy was a fabulous homemaker, an exceptional and talented cook, and a devoted, proud mother.  She was the widow of Rich Howard whom she loved with all her heart until he passed.  She was also predeceased by her daughter Amy Rainey and daughter-in-law Theresa Maginnis.  She is survived by Chris Maginnis, Julie and Rick Cooper, her eight grandchildren, two great granddaughters, and a great, great grandson.  There will be no service.   The family asks tribute gifts be sent in her honor to SafeHaven Humane Society (www.safehavenhumane.org) in lieu of flowers.