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Obituary For Laura Howard

Laura Howard, 79, of Sarasota, FL, passed away on May 29, 2021. Visitation will be held from 6:00pm-8:00pm on Fri., Jun. 4, 2021 at Jones Funeral Home. Services will be held 1:00pm on Sat., Jun. 5, 2021 at Shiloh P.B. Church. Burial will be held at Palms Memorial Park. Funeral arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.

Laura leaves to mourn her passing; three daughters Clemenstine Howard, Cheryl Howard-King and Katrina Young; two sons Whizz Howard and Bruce Howard; sister, Sara; brother, Fred Larks; 14 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren; and a host of other relations and many friends.

Guest Book

Praying that God will comfort and strengthen you all during this time of sorrow. James Johnson ( Clara Mae and JB Johnson son) and Family

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Blessings to my extended family. Many memories of Nana and her wonderful smile that was always so warm and kind. Joy, Peace and Comfort to you All. Love Martha, Gregory ll and Samantha

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To the family of Laura Alice, we are sorry for your loss and may God bless you all. Your Swiftown Family-Rodger and Ann Armour

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My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Nana, Mother Laura Howard. She was a beautiful soul and loved by so many. She will be greatly missed. Love you all and praying for your strength and that God gives you consolation. Love always, Rev. Dr. Adrian Langston, Pastor Mount Hermon Baptist Church of Orlando, Florida

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Nana, you are the true meaning of a nana. I have been around since Trina and I been best friends since 3rd grade. I am so grateful to have been accepted by you and the family. We have sooo so many memories. Trina and myself loved to sit and talk too you about our adventures we been thru. You have such a sweet soul and a great, phenomenal spirit. I hope and pray that I become a great and phenomenal Grandma just like you were as well as my grandma. Oh boy, how I'm going to miss those cream cheese sweet potato pies, and you make sure I got one every holiday or if you randomly made them you thought of me every time. It's somethings that me and you talked about and I will never forget what you said to me❤️ Nana I love you so much and I pray too our father that your soul Rest In Peace. I want to say thank you so much and your family for accepting me and my family like we were yours. You are going to be missed so much. Me and my family love you too pieces. Love Toy Bacon❤️

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Cheryl, I'm so sorry about your great loss. You and your family are in our prayers. I never got the honor to meet her but from the sounds of it, she seemed like an AMAZING woman. May she Rest In Peace. The Ruby Family

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May Miss Laura Rest In Peace and have God at her side for eternity. Sister Cheryl you and your family have my deepest condolences. May you always cherish and remember the sweet moments. Peace and love, Colinda Helveston

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May God bless and comfort you at this difficult time. (Whizz, Bruce, Clem, Cheryl)I know your mom will live in your heart forever and may it bring you peace. Your Swiftown Family, Annie Williams Johnson

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To Cheryl, Whizz, Clem, Bruce and your families, my heart hurts for you in the loss of your beloved mother. I'll always remember Ms. Laura for her strength, wit and vivacious nature. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Maxine

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Mamacita...I wish you peace and comfort in the Lords arms 🙏🏽 Thank you for bringing such a beautiful daughter into the world. R.I.P. ❤️

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Nana, May your soul be at peace with our Heavenly Father. I thank you from the core of my heart for always welcoming me and my children into your home with a beautiful smile, wisdom, grace and your soothing spirit. I will always cherish our slightly tight gripping hand holds and feeling the anointed oil as it touched the crown of my head followed by a cross you'd place in the center of my forehead. Your prayers gave me that Extra push to keep pressing on. You will be truly missed. I pray God touch and comfort your family and all you have left behind. Your gentle soul will always occupy a space in my heart. Love, Kenyarta

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Sincere condolences and prayers to Cheryl and her family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May God continue to strengthen and bless each and everyone of you Reggie and Lois Harris

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One of the kindest, strongest women that I will ever know in my lifetime and I am so glad to have known you. This family will always have so much love for you and your memory will live on. Rest in the sweetest Peace, Aunt Laura 🙏🏾❤️ love, Kara

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I can't do anything but thank you God for allowing us more time with our Nana! Yes, I'm sad, yes I will miss her but I know for sure that she knew you and is now in a better place which doesn't include pain and suffering . A few months ago, I finally acknowledged what she was going through and cried out to her for her not to leave me as I was not ready and did not know a life without her. She told me that I would be okay and that she wasn't going anywhere anytime soon. My Nana kept her promise. On her last day God, allowed her to be more alert and responsive during our last time together. I was able to again thank her for making me who I am today, I told her how strong she has been while fighting this fight, that I will be okay and how much I love her. My Nana always said that when she has ran this race she wanted Jesus to say "Job well done." So I say to you again as I said to you on May 29, 2021 "Job well done Nana." I love you, I love you, I LOVE YOU.

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Such a beautiful person inside and out. Nana you will be missed my love. May your loving soul rest in eternal peace. Love Alissa

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My Prayers for the Howard Family. A Blessing to have a Mom full of Grace, Strength, and Wisdom. Rest Ms. Laura🕊️🙏 Love Always, Priscilla Williams

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My condolences to everyone she will be missed but never forgotten.

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Mom, I'm going to miss our everyday phone calls your delicious Sunday dinners.. but I also have so much to be thankful for... You were one of a kind... rest on my beautiful Queen. I love you for life. Cheryl

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God blessed the family of Laura Alice with her being in your lives for the time she was. Cherish the memories! Your Swiftown Family, Clifton E. Williams

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So sorry for your loss

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Sending prayers to the Howard family. May she R.I.P. Patricia Beddall3MCFK

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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