Jeanette Howard

Lansing, Michigan.  Born August 12, 1950 in Saginaw, Michigan, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2015 at age 64.  Jeanette worked as a Disability Examiner for the State of Michigan.

Funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2015 at Mount Hope Church, 202 S. Creyts Rd., Lansing, Michigan, 48917 with Rev. David Williams officiating.  Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Lansing.  The family will receive friends at the church on Friday for one hour prior to the service.  Memorial contributions in memory of Jeanette may be made to Mount Hope Church.

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Kimberly Richardson
March 16, 2015 at 9:56 am

I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. I know how much you loved and adored her. Stay encouraged. Love you.

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Jeaneen Donald-Pedraza
March 16, 2015 at 3:21 pm

I am sorry to hear of Jeanette’s passing. She had a great sense of humor and was a very nice person to work with everyday. She was helpful to me as a new employee, and made me feel welcome in the Lansing office. God bless you and your family. You are in our prayers.

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Gregory Kanipe
March 16, 2015 at 4:12 pm

I worked with Jeanette in the Lansing DDS office from 1981 to 1984, and in that time period as my coworker she reached out to me, invited me to her church and introduced me to her family in a most open and kind manner. She offered prayer and hope to me at a time when few others had the opportunity or willingness to do so. She expressed great compassion and comraderie as a co-worker and friend, inspired me with hope I found nowhere else, and was one of the few people I have ever met who truly exemplified the walk of Christ as a matter of daily practice. I know where she is now, and with much sorrow for the loss of the family, I stand and celebrated her life and the gain of the Kingdom. My Respect to all who knew her, loved her, and lost her!!!!!

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Shena Solorzano Guzman
March 16, 2015 at 4:49 pm

The Solorzano family had the privilege of growing up with the Hollingsworth’s. Jeanette was someone who had a huge heart and always looked out for the neighborhood kids. I will always have fond memories of running around in her house, eating dinner with them and waiting on Larissa to get her hair done. When I’d come to Lansing to visit, our walks in the neighborhood. It saddens me to know of her passing, and I give my sincere condolences to the family. I love you all…. Shena

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Linda Gruizenga
March 16, 2015 at 10:27 pm

If ever one could wish for the best neighbor in the world, I was privileged to have one. When I moved into my apartment & found out that your Mom attended Mount Hope I was thrilled. But over the years, she became much more than a neighbor; she became a friend, a prayer partner, a teacher, a mentor, and a role model to me. Her love of God, family, and the United States of America lined up completely with my life priorities. I have missed her greatly since her illness…her knock at the door to hook a necklace or ask me about a computer challenge (which was often the blind leading the blind). I send my sincere sympathy on her leaving this earth too young, but I know the faith she instilled in you is what has gotten you through so much these past couple years. You are in my prayers that God’s peace that passes understanding & His love will surround you as you picture your Mom once again singing & dancing in the presence of her King. She is in our future. What a reunion awaits us.

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Gary Lonik
March 17, 2015 at 6:40 am

I am sorry to hear about Jeanette. She was a wonderful person and
was a joy to work with. She never had a bad day at work and was always friendly and kind. Jeanette will be missed. She was more than just a co-worker – she was a friend. God bless her family.

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Mary Ann Saunders
March 17, 2015 at 8:35 am

One of the finest people in the world! Consistently good, kind, gentle, loving and loyal! I miss speaking with, sharing with you here. But God! Because of the work at Calvary, because of Jesus, because of the Blood of Jesus, we will see each other again. We will have much to celebrate! Love you always!
Mary Ann

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DeShawn McGhee
March 17, 2015 at 8:46 am

When I think of Jeanette the first thing that comes to mind is Jesus. She was unafraid to share the gospel. I know heaven is rejoicing.

My condolences to the family.

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Barbara Norris
March 17, 2015 at 9:34 am

One of the sweetest women I knew. A great woman of faith and prayer. She will be missed by so many. It was my great pleasure to have known her. My prayers are with her family at this time.

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Carolyn Durbin
March 17, 2015 at 9:47 am

My condolences to the family. I will always remember Jeanette kindness. She was a true prayer warrior. Thankful for our times of prayer and uplifting conversations. I will see you again my friend.

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Alicia Gonzales
March 17, 2015 at 9:55 am

What a wonderful amazing woman of God, an inspiration and powerful prayer warrior!! Many times over the years we did intercession together. A good friend, shared many good times! One of the best memories is when we went on the Princess Boat, we were all so happy, Mary Ann, Barbara and you and me! I know you are so happy in heaven. Love you
Alicia

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Rick Emerson
March 17, 2015 at 11:29 am

Jeanette was a wonderful woman and it was my pleasure to work with her at the Disability Determination Service. In addition to providing excellent service to the disabled people of Michigan, she was devoted to her family and her church. She was missed at the Disability Service when she went into her deserved retirement, and I am sure that she now is happy to be with her Lord and Savior.

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Pamela Jackson
March 17, 2015 at 2:54 pm

My condolence to the Howard family, we never lose someone we love not even to death, when a love one becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure, As you return to your daily routine lean on family and Friends for love and Support, My Prayer’s are with you..

Pamela Jackson
(Holy Mission Ministry)

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Clifford Carter
March 17, 2015 at 6:38 pm

Sorry to hear about the lost, praying for strength during this difficult time.

Blessing be upon you.

Cousin Clifford Carter and Family

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Anonymous
March 18, 2015 at 5:31 am

Sorry to hear about your lost I pray the peace and comfort that the Lord Jesus gives in a time like this. May God continue to bless the family.
Love
Doris (Apostle Wendell Burkett wife) and family
Surrency,Ga.

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Delaine Moore
March 18, 2015 at 12:20 pm

My condolence to the Howard and Hollingsworth families. My love and prayers are with you.

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Paula Pendergast
March 18, 2015 at 12:26 pm

I enjoyed working with Jeannette for many years at DDS. When I first started working there, she sat next to me. What a fine lady!! live in Minnesota now, so will unfortunately not be able to attend any services, She was so proud of her family. I’m sorry for your loss.

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Sharon Beatty
March 19, 2015 at 1:26 pm

To Yolyn and Kara and family and the entire Howard family,

Jeannette was a Christian woman above all, who loved her family. That was clear. She loved the Lord and had a wonderful and kind spirit. She will be truly missed. She’s in heaven with the Father, of this I’m sure, based on HIS Word.

God Bless you all to stay strong through this trying time.

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Dave Williams
March 19, 2015 at 5:44 pm

Jeanette – the finest, purest prayer partner anyone could ever have in their life. A mother who loved her children immensely. She has been in our home and traveled with us to various events so she could pray. I miss her so much.

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Drs. Michael & Deborah Sterrett
March 19, 2015 at 11:23 pm

Thinking of the whole family during this time. We hold you all in prayer.
God bless.

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Trina Lee Monroe
March 20, 2015 at 7:46 am

Thinking of you LaRissa, and praying for you and your family. You and your mother made such an impact in my life with your endless smiles. Keeping you lifted up during this difficult time.

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Latanya Jackson
March 20, 2015 at 9:47 pm

I will be praying for your entire family during this difficult time I will pray for peace and understanding. Your mother was such a humble women of God. I remember her being there for me and praying for my family during a difficult time in our life. She helped me see hope when I couldn’t. I feel very sad because I know what it’s like to loose a mother, however I feel very happy for her because her dedicated life to God and all of the great things she has done for the Kingdom over her life has gotten Jeannette to her heavenly Father she has won and is walking on the streets of gold. My heart is filled with Joy knowing this!

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Jona Stoute
March 21, 2015 at 2:00 am

I knew her through a friend (Mary Ann) but whenever I was in her presence she was always so welcoming to me and there seem to be a peace that she seem to constantly dwell in….RIP Jeannette

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Trina Williams and Family
March 21, 2015 at 10:31 am

Yolyn, Cathy, and LaRissa,

Our deepest condolences for the loss of your mom. We will continue to pray for your strength and peace during this difficult time. We love you.

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Nichole Kelley-Korson
March 21, 2015 at 10:06 pm

I first met Jeanette at an Early Morning Prayer meeting at Mouth Hope Church. Her sweet and gentle spirit, her love for Jesus and her powerful prayer life instantly drew me to her. We became friends and later on, business partners. Her honesty, integrity and dedication permeated every area of her life. She was always one of the first people I came to when I needed Godly wisdom and advice. I loved praying with her and hearing her talk lovingly about her children and grandchildren. I was blessed to have her pray for my children as well. I also had the pleasure of getting to know Jeanette’s humorous side. There were times that she made me laugh so hard, I cried. We had lunch together a couple months after my six-year-old daughter, Chloe, went to Heaven. I will never forget the powerful conversation we had and the voicemail message she left me the next day (which I am so grateful that I saved on my phone so that I can hear her voice when I need a dose of encouragement). During one of my visits with Jeanette after her stroke, I asked her if God had allowed her to see Heaven while she was in her coma and she responded with a head nod “YES!” God had revealed the glory of the new life ahead of her and, in His infinite mercy, allowed all of her friends and family a long “goodbye, for now.” I love you Jeanette and I miss you so very much. Until we meet again my friend goodbye, for now.

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Nichole Kelley-Korson
March 21, 2015 at 10:14 pm

I first met Jeanette at an early morning prayer meeting at Mount Hope Church. Her sweet and gentle spirit and her powerful prayer life immediately drew me to her. We became friends and later, business partners. Her honesty, integrity and dedication permeated every area of her life. She was always one of the first people I came to when I needed Godly wisdom and advice. Her love for her children and grandchildren was evident in how much she talked about them and prayed for them. I was blessed to have her pray for my children as well. Jeanette’s humorous side often made me laugh so hard, I cried. I lover and miss her dearly, but I know that this is only goodbye, for now. Until we meet again my friend, thank you for enriching and blessing my life!!

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Mary Ellen Ziegler
March 22, 2015 at 1:43 pm

Today, I had the honor of meeting Catherine, Jeanette’s daughter, at Evergreen Cemetery where she was visiting her mother’s grave. I had come to visit my husband’s grave, which is close to Jeanette’s. After talking with Catherine and now reading the notes here about her mother, I am thankful that this lovely woman of God, a prayer warrior for His kingdom, is now with Him in glory. How hard it is to let go for those who knew and loved her. I will pray for Catherine and the rest of Jeanette’s family as they grieve the loss of this beautiful woman. I know her legacy will live on as she has touched so many lives with the love of Christ.

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D'Adriewne Pickett
April 5, 2015 at 10:49 pm

I am sorry for your loss, I just heard. Jeanette was one of the most sweetest people I knew, with a smile that lights up a room. A powerful prayer warrior, she will be greatly missed.

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Debra Bridgewater
November 24, 2016 at 11:26 pm

I thought of you today, my sweet cousin. I thought about how much you loved God. How you would always have time to say encouraging words. I thought about you today, and I asked Jesus to tell you I love you and we all are running this race!

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