JoAnn Howard was born in Wilmington, Delaware on March 20, 1959 to the late Pearline and Curtis Howard Sr. She departed this life on August 21, 2022 surrounded by love.
JoAnn was a loving and kind hearted person that loved everyone, especially her children, Charles and Doretha. She loved unselfishly.
JoAnn was employed at Amtrak as a cashier for many years. Afterwards, she was employed as a housekeeper for Brandywine Suites.
JoAnn was the life of the party! She would tear the dance floor up. Anytime she was at a family function she would grab her nephew, Jermaine to dance with her. She will definitely be missed by her family.
JoAnn was greeted at the heavenly gates by parents, Pearline and Curtis Howard, Sr.; her brother, Curtis Howard, Jr.; and her sister, Christine Howard Barnes.
JoAnn leaves to cherish precious memories, her children, Charles Howard, Sr. and Doretha Howard; beloved grandson that she raised, Charles Howard, Jr.; grandchildren, CharQuan Howard, Charnisha Howard, Lamarr Howard, Le'Zaura Howard, LeVayah Howard, Devar Howard, Noah Moody, and Muhtadi Huff; great grandchildren, Charlie Jones, Audrey Coles, and Caleigh Howard; daughter-in-love, Tyra Chapman; devoted nephew, Jermaine Howard; a host of nieces, nephews, great-nephews, cousin, and friends.
A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday September 10, 2022 at 12 noon with a 10-11:45 viewing from Mother UAME Church, 701 E. 5th St. Wilm., DE19801. Masks are required.