Visitation: Friday, November 12, 2021
Visitation Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Visitation Location: St. Mark African Methodist Episcopal Church
1968 Bruton Boulevard
Orlando, Florida
Service Date: Saturday, November 13, 2021
Service Time: 11:00 AM
Service Location: St. Mark African Methodist Episcopal Church
1968 Bruton Boulevard
Orlando, Florida
Obituary:
Jessie Mae Howard, 89, of Orlando, transitioned from labor to reward on Saturday, October 30, 2021. She was born on December 12, 1931 in Stockton, GA to the late Carrie Bell (McWhite) Kimble and Jeriot Stukes.
She attended primary school in Georgia and shortly after, her family relocated to Orlando, Florida. Orlando is where she resided as a single parent to one son until she later met and married the late James E. Howard, Sr. in 1957. From this marriage came 4 additional children. In 1964, Jessie went to work as a housekeeper for over 10 years. In 1975, Jessie began working for the Orange County Public School System as a cafeteria worker at Colonial High School. She retired in 1992 after 18 years of service. After retirement, Jessie went on to become an usher and ticket attendant at the Orlando Arena. She loved meeting and greeting the Orlando Magic fans. She worked at the Orlando Arena for 20 years and retired in 2009.
Jessie Mae dedicated her life to service, her family and community. She was a member of St. Mark AME Church, and served in the choir. She enjoyed dancing, listening to music and cooking. She instilled love, wisdom, and Christian values for all her children and grandchildren to follow. Jessie Mae was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her 5 children, Ronnie Douse, James E. (Doris Ann) Howard, Carrie D. Howard, Dwayne E. Howard, Paula (Paul) Connelly; 8 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild; and a host of other relatives and many friends.
A walk through visitation will be held on Friday, November 12, 2021 from 4PM – 6PM at the church. A service of celebration will be held on Saturday, November 13, 2021, 11:00 AM at St. Mark African Methodist Episcopal Church, 1968 Bruton Boulevard, Orlando with Pastor Terence R. Gray, I, officiating. Interment: Washington Park Cemetery, Orlando.
18 Comments
Momma,
Anything for my momma. I was hoping and praying that you would live to see your 90th birthday.
Plans was being made to celebrate you, but God had other plans. I am thankful for the 89 years god granted us. But rest assured we will still be celebrating you on the date that was already set.
Keep on dancing momma
Forever In My Heart,
Love You, Cissy 😘🙏🏾
Dear Momma,
I thought you’d love forever! I know you are in Heaven dancing all day long. I thank God I was able to be there with you as you were called home to glory. I still need you but, God needed you more. May you Rest In Peace knowing that we will all be just fine.. You will be truly missed! Love the baby of the bunch, Paula 🙏🏽❤️🕊
Paula, May God grant you peace within, momma will live on in us and through us.
Love your Big sister ❤️🙏🏾
You lived a full life grandma! You were loved by many and your lively spirit will live on in the hearts and minds of those who ever had the pleasure of being in your presence.
I’m happy that you are no longer bound to this earth, and are free to live your best life in heaven. Love you and see you later ♥️
Symon’e, Memories of momma will live on in us. We can see momma in you, may the good times we shared bring a smile on your face.
Love your mom❤️🙏🏾
May your soul rest in peace Momma no more entertainment on Facebook with your dancing , heaven has receive an Angel sleep well 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽
Rosalee, My dear sister, thank you for your prayers, and expressions of love shown towards us at this difficult time.
Love you, Howard family ❤️🙏🏾
Ms. Jessie was a faithful member of the choir at St. Mark for many years. She enjoyed singing her songs of praise to God and I could always tell when she really liked a particular song – she would get to rocking and might even raise her hand up. I can recall some of our conversations and she also had a wonderful sense of humor. It was a pleasure to have her in the choir. I praise God for her life and know without a shadow of a doubt that she is safely at rest now with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I pray for God’s peace and blessings upon the family during this time of transition.
~Gloria Leeks, Former Minister of Music
Gloria Leeks, Thank you for sharing your fond memories of our mother.
May her memories live on in you and through you.
Be blessed❤️🙏🏾
Jessie, you are my friend always, and I will always be there for your children. I will miss you dearly.
Mrs. Mavis, Thank You for your love and support over the years.You was a great friend to my mother, and for that I am grateful.
We are family to the end.❤️🙏🏾
To my Son in the ministry, James Howard, my deepest sympathy to you and family. Weeping for a little while, but joy comes in the morning . Love you be strong🙏🏽❤️
Thank You for your prayers, The Howard family ❤️🙏🏾
To the family of Mrs. Jessie Howard through all of the years of growing up in Saint Mark AME Church she was always my birthday celebration buddy. Her birthday was December 12th and mine is December 13th and I recall last year when I saw that the family was having her a birthday celebration parade it was indeed an honor for me to attend. When I would go to the Orlando Magic games I would stand in line to enter through her entrance door to the arena just so I could have the opportunity to acknowledge her. Indeed it was a pleasure to know Mrs. Howard and she will be sorely missed but she has certainly danced a good life and is wearing her crown in the Kingdom of God!
Dr. Pam, Thank you for your acknowledgment, your kindness and love shown towards our mother over the years.
Love always, Howard family ❤️🙏🏾
In the spirit of thanksgiving, we give praise for the life and legacy of Sister Howard. She was faithful and committed to her family, friends , community and her church. We will miss her. Additionally, let me thank her children for sharing their mother with so many of us !!!! As Always, RBM
Reginal, Thank you for your acknowledgment, your kindness and love shown towards our mother over the years.
Love always, Howard family ❤️🙏🏾
Reginal, Thank You your love and support shown towards momma over the years.
Be Blessed❤️🙏🏾
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