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Hessie Lunsford Howard, 92 of 911 Radio Road, Statesville, passed away Wednesday September 30, 2009 at Autumn Care of Statesville, after an extended illness. She was born December 13, 1916 in Wilkes County to the late Isaac Lunsford and Ella Jarvis Lunsford. Mrs. Howard was a devoted wife and mother, worked at Markey Fabrics for years and did sewing and alterations in her home. She was a member of Western Avenue Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and loved helping people. She also enjoyed Atlanta Braves baseball and college basketball. |
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, John W Howard, whom she married October 12, 1940; two brothers, Colonel “Hotshot” Lunsford, Ray Lunsford; and two sisters, Gertha Foster and Rose Proctor.
Mrs. Howard is survived by her three daughters, Juanita Howard of Winston Salem, Brenda Barnette and husband Jimmy, Gayle Nicholson and husband Kenny, all of Statesville; one brother, Herbert Lunsford and wife Evelyn of Union Grove; four sisters, Elmere Heintz of Jurneys Nursing Home, Clara Templeton of Union Grove, Nora Stepp of Pleasant Gardens, Lora Rupard and husband M.P. of Union Grove.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00am Friday October 2, 2009 at Western Avenue Baptist Church. Dr. Ed Yarbrough, Rev. Joe Parker and Rev. Allen Lunsford will officiate. Burial will follow in Iredell Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00am at the church prior to the service and other times at her home at 911 Radio Road, Statesville.
Memorials may be given to American Lung Association, 3801 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 190, Raleigh, NC 27607.
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| Brenda Barnette and all family-
So sorry to read of Mrs. Howard's passing. Her picture reminded me of how lovely she was - both outside and in.
With love, Jamie Cox - Statesville, NC |
| I'm really blessed to have gotten to meet and take care of Miss Hessie. She truly was a blessing to me. I'll never forget our talks and prayers we shared. This is for you, Gayle. "God saw I was getting tired and a cure was not to be, so he put his arms around me and said 'Come with me.' With tearful eyes you watched and saw me fade away; although you loved me dearly, you could not make me stay. My heart has stopped beatin,g my hands have come to rest. God broke your hearts to show you, I needed eternal rest." Hope this gives you comfort like it did with me when my mom went home to be with God!!! Love you all.
Kathy Steele - Conover, NC |
My prayers are with the family at this time. I know the comforting presence of the Holy Spirit is with them, and feel blessed to have met Mrs. Howard through her inspiring daughter Juanita.
In Christ, John Dalrymple - Raleigh, NC |
I had the great pleasure of taking care of Mrs. Howard for a short time two years ago. Every morning I would have to drink a cup of coffee with her because she said that it was too early to be awake without coffee. At the time I really didn't like coffee, but she didn't know that, and besides who ever told Hessie no? To this day, I still eat oatmeal cookies and coffee to this day. Everyone who knew her will miss her.
Faith Gobble - Statesville, NC |
Please accept our condolences. There will be rough days ahead but rest assured that she is at peace now. No more suffering and BEST of all Eternal Life with God.
Sincerely, Greg and Melissa Hefner - Conover, NC |
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