Florine Laura Delphine Powell-Howard

In the evening Thursday, March 30, 2006, Florine Powell Howard quietly entered eternal rest at Henrico Doctor’s Hospital (Parham Road Campus).Mrs. Howard was born July 24, 1924 in Middlesex County, VA, the fifth child of Hamilton V. and Maude P. Powell. She is preceded in death by her twin sister Ursaline P. Jackson; her parents, Maude and Hamilton Powell; one brother, Hamilton O. Powell; and her husband, Fred D. Howard Jr.She completed her early education in Middlesex County graduating from Saint Claire Walker High School. Mrs. Howard moved to Richmond, VA, where she received extended training in business administration. For many years she was employed as a seamstress in Jefferson Clothing Manufactory and worked along side her husband in his restaurant, Morgan’s Lounge. After twenty-two years of service, she retired from Richmond Public Schools as an Instructional Assistant in 2001.Faith in God continuously sustained her. At an early age, she joined the First Baptist Church, Amburg, VA and remained devoted throughout her life, each year she looked forward to the annual homecoming events, where she gathered with friends and family. Her church home in Richmond was Second Baptist Church. She enjoyed gospel music, especially that of Larry Bland and the Volunteer Choir of Richmond. On March 14, 1964 she married Fred Douglas Howard Jr. and lived most of their marriage on Edgewood Avenue in Richmond, VA. Mrs. Howard was a dear and loving mother, grandmother, aunt, and dedicated friend to many. She made her home in Deltaville, VA a place of relaxation and fun for many people. Her invitation was plain, “Come to the river, come to the hill, eat some crabs and let’s just be real. Mother, daughter sister, friend…it makes no difference, just come on in! “Our hearts will always be filled with loving thoughts of her laughter, hospitality, and never ending compassion. We will always cherish her with fondest memories.She is survived by three children: Mrs. Gloria P. Scott (Warren), Mrs. Patricia P. Gordon (Reuben) of Richmond, VA and James S. Perry of Aylett, VA; two sisters Edith P. Brown of Hampton, VA and Gazelle P. Grandison of Richmond Va and devoted sister-in-law, Helena W. Powell, Deltaville, VA., and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and many devoted friends.We thank God for sharing her with us. There is no descriptive epitaph toe descriptive epitaph to describe our love for her. We humbly submit her and our cares to God our gracious Father whose, “mercies endureth forever.

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Florine Laura Delphine Powell-Howard

July 24, 1924 - March 30, 2006