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Obituary For Mother Bessie Lee Frederick Howard
Graveside service for Bessie Howard, 77, of Opelika, AL, will at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 27, 2020, at Town Creek Cemetery, 1150 South Gay Street, Auburn, AL 36832, Bishop Kenneth Carter will officiate.
Mrs. Howard, who passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at the East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, AL, was born March 18, 1943 in Lee County, Alabama.
Public viewing for Mrs. Howard will be Wednesday, August 26, 2020, from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Survivors include: her children, Veronica (Bishop Kenneth) Carter, Sr. of Opelika, AL, Jennifer (Michael) Scott-Revells of Long Island, NY and Dennis (Priscilla) Howard of Opelika, AL; eight grandchildren, Lekeia (Tyrone) Johnson, Kenneth (Stephine) Carter, Jr., Andre’cus (Kenisha) Gibson, Mack Scott, Raven Ramsey, Biondi Miller, Nicholas Howard, and Erica Scott; thirteen great grandchildren, Brayon, Kensley, Cadence, Summers, Aubrey, Addison, Cree, Isaiah, Brillion, Isaac, Nylah, Kennedy, Demoni; four brothers, Andrew (Angela) Frederick, Walter Frederick both of Opelika, AL, William (Janice) Burks, Jr. and Larry (Teresa) Burks both of Auburn, AL; two sisters, Mattie Tyner of Long Island, NY and Patty (Wayne) Gibson of Opelika, AL; three aunts, Ida Pearl Cammeron of Notasulga, AL, Dorothy Stephens and Mary Frances Stephens both of Auburn, AL: one uncle, Dr. Alford Frederick of Syracuse, NY; brother-in-law, Marshall Howard of Auburn, AL; two god-daughters, Sandra Hambrick of Opelika, AL and Scynthia Edwards of Elyria, OH; a host of nieces, nephews, Christ Temple Holiness Church Family, other relatives and friends.
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Add A CondolenceBessie worked as my Supervisor in Catering at Auburn University! I could never have done this job without her! She has been my best friend a number of years! I just learned of her death today! 9/8! I hope Veronica, Dennis or Kiki will call me! My number is in Bessie's phone! 334-332-1112 RIP my dearest sweet friend! condolences to the family!
Bessie and I grew up together. She always shows up when I'm in Alabama and we have good times and good memories. My heartfelt prayers and thoughts are with the family. She has followed Jesus to the home that He went to prepare for her.John 5:24 love and peace to all.Daisy Belle Thomas Williams
Rest in Peace Sis Bessie. We will all miss you! I remember Sis. Bessie and my Aunt Grace Logan and coming to the hospital and praying for me.They surrounded me with prayer. The doctor thought I was not going to make it but God brought me back. The power of prayer. This was in 1999. I have never forgot. God has the record of it all.
Sorry for our loss! I remember Sis. Bessie and my Aunt Grace Logan came to the hospital and surrounded my bed with prayers for me. The doctor did not think I was going to make it but God brought me back. The power of Prayer. I last saw Sis. Bessie in the church. We were both at Freindship Missionary Baptish Church in Opelika, AL. Rest in Peace!
Aunt Bessie will be greatly missed but her warmth, kindness, and sweet spirit will be remembered forever. May there be comfort in knowing that someone so special will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Crystal
Such sweet memories with the life lived with this child of God growing up in the Drake Community. To have known Ms. Minnie and Mr. William, you had to know Bessie. Never shall forget. Journey well sweet lady and be encouraged family that your love one is safe and peacefully resting. From:Mary Doris (BaBa) and family.
Bessie,
Thank you for making my wedding cake 36 years ago and you didn't charge me a dime, as a matter of fact you gave it to me as a wedding gift. I'm glad you were in our family; your love and kindness will never be forgotten.
Love Forever,j
Glenn&Barbara Murph
My prayers and condolences to the family my the Lord comfort ya'll heart during this time. We love ya'll,Sharn Washington,Fred Heard, Ruth Dowdell, Latoya Allen,Marcus Heard,Frederick Heard and Family 68NPA
My friend, I will miss you. I know you are at peace and happy in the Lord's presence.
my sincere condolences to your family she will be dearly missed.
Our prayers and thoughts are with the family during this difficult time. We loved Bessie and will miss her dearly.
Cassandra Griffin Stokes Oneika Griffin Webb
Ma Bessie, you were a special mother,and a beautiful lady to us and you will always be in our heart. We love you and will miss you. Love Wyman and Dawn Hinton
My. Prayers. And. Sympathy. Go's. Out. To. The. Howard. Family. Minister. Williard. Lewis
My condolences to the family. Bessie was a fun and loving person who will be missed.Hold to your wonderful memories of her as God grants you peace and comfort. Love, Alva Menifee Thomas
My condolences to the family. Bessie was a fun and loving person who will be missed. Hold to your wonderful memories of her as God grants you peace and comfort Lo5CGF7SKve, Alva Menifee Thomas
Our thoughts and prayers will continue for the family. We love you! Luthus & Deborah Lyles
We Are So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with our family. Carl and Jacqueline Waver
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
