Joan Maxine Howard
November 3, 1944 ~ May 28, 2016
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Joan Maxine Haney Howard, 71, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2016, at the CarePartners Solace Center.
A native of Buncombe County, Joan was a daughter of the late Frazier John and Lura Lavada Haney. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Grady Howard, Jr.; sister, Margaret Ann and brother, Monroe.
She was a longtime member of Luther Pentecostal Holiness Church. She enjoyed watching her grandchildren playing ball and enjoying meals with her Miami Restaurant family.
Mrs. Howard is survived by her children, David Howard (Sabrina), Tracy Reagan (Kevin), Alan Howard (Deitra), and Tina Lunsford; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother, Calvin and sisters, Mary, Lois and Debbie.
The funeral service for Mrs. Howard will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday at the Groce Funeral Home chapel on Patton Avenue with the Revs. Annette Howard, and Betty Drake officiating. Interment will follow at Brown's View United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Her family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Monday evening at the funeral home and at other times will be at Tracy and Kevin's home.
Memorials may be made to CarePartners Solace Center, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
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So sorry to hear about mom have comfort in knowing she has no more pain or worries and is back with Grady and singing praises to Jesus.
Words cannot describe how very sorry we are for the loss of your mother. The Revis’ will hold you all in our prayers.
Dear Tracy and family we are never prepared for home the loss of our Mother I pray God will give you strength, comfort and peace and knowing where she is now that you can see her again She’s not gone away it was just her time to go before us and will be waiting to welcome you home Love all of you
We are so very sorry for your loss. Joan was such a special part of the Enka community and she will truly be missed. We pray that God will wrap his loving arms around each one of you and give you the peace and comfort that only he can give. Our love and prayers!
Tracy, Kevin and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Just wanted you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
We love you,
Wayne and Glenda
Our thoughts and Prayers are with all of you. We always welcomed seeing Joan at the Miami and seeing her interact with her family who you could tell she truly loved. Love as always, Wayne and Elaine
so sorry about joan her & jr r great friend .
My thoughts are with you all, as Joan was such a part of all our lives. A Godly woman who loved everybody. She sure will be missed, until we meet her again. Keeping you all in my prayers. Love you all.
So sorry to learn of the loss of your beloved mom, grandmom, great grand mom and friend. Our prayer is that you all find Peace at this difficult time. Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers.
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Just Know that she is in a peaceful place with out pain, Joan will be missed dearly. Tracy, Tina and the entire Howard family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Words can not describe how sorry we are to learn about the loss of your mother.
Tracy & Family, I,m sorry to learn of your loss of your Mom, prayers to all of you in the days, weeks, months & years to come………..
Tracy and Family,
Mammaw Joan will truly be missed by all that knew her. She was a constant in many peoples lives and one of the sweetest people I have ever met. I am so sorry I was out of town when her services were held. The Dawson family will always remember her fondly. Our prayers go out to you and all the Howard family.