Shianna Marie Howes, 25, of Prince Frederick, MD on January 23, 2010. Shianna was born February 20, 1984 in Prince Frederick, MD where she was raised and attended Calvert County schools.

She was a "Free Bird" who fiercely guarded her little sisters. She had a love for animals and was a true tomboy who enjoyed four-wheeling, fishing and just being outdoors.

Survivors include her three children, Branden Michael Gonzalez, Lexus Marie Gonzalez and Ashton Matthew Gonzalez; her mother Carina Howes of St. Leonard; a brother Justin W. Howes of Prince Frederick, and sisters Heather N. Howes and Amy M. Howes of St. Leonard and Brittany K. Gaither of New Smyrna Beach, Florida; and grandparents Jack and Elizabeth Schwallenberg of Prince Frederick and Donald and Juanita Robinson of Huntingtown.

Friends may call on Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, MD. Services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday January 28, 2010 at Huntingtown United Methodist Church. Interment will be private.

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.