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.