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Vivian Howard Obituary
Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble 10:30 a.m. at the church.
The family will assemble 10 a.m. at the residence the day of the services and may be contacted by calling (804) 526-2328.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Virginia State University Foundation for the Vivian G. Howard Endowed Scholarship Fund at Virginia State University, P.O. Box 9071, Petersburg, VA 23803.
Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Dr. Howard online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, VA (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Vivian Howard
Gracie Bailey
December 12, 2009
Sorry to read about the passing of our love one. May God continue to bless you!
Calvin B. Powell
December 12, 2009
My prayers are with the Howard family. All of you were great friends of mine. Dr Howard was a good lady and was so proud of her family. Love and sympathy from Calvin B. Powell Jr., and from my mom Mrs. Julia M. Powell.
Tomeka Williams
December 12, 2009
To the Howard and Wills families:
As a recipient of the educational enrichment work Dr. Vivian G. Howard spearheaded to the the Tri-Cities area of Petersburg during the 1980s, I was so saddened to hear of her passing. As a student in her International Children's University(ICU) and Mathematics and Science program at VSU, Dr. Vivian G. Howard reached out to a small segment of students and gave us an opportunity that to this day a credit for removing any anxiety from my capability to do algebra, trigonometry, computer programming and have a love for math and science disciplines. Under her tutelage, I was given a scholarship to go to U.S. Space Camp in Titusville, FL (Along with Ada Mbagwu and Ray Bolton). The funding and opportunity to do those types of activities in my elementary and middle school years would not have occurred if it was not for her vision and guidance to reach back into the communities of Petersburg, Matoaca, and Prince George to set up our generation for success. I am so remissed that I did not get a chance to tell her thank you again, as well as to let her know she is my inspiration as I work on in my doctoral program. I have been looking for her for about 4 weeks now just to let her know that she made a difference in my life by reaching back to children of modest means, and providing us with something the public school system's were unable to. Dr. Howard's model worked for me, and my peers and her family needs to know how wonderful it is that I can stand her at 32 years old and let you know that. I now have the challenge to reach back to the young people in my life to set them up for success for their futute. I know Dr. Howard's legacy is real and her stewardship and love for education has touch the globe beyond the tri-cities! THANK YOU Dr. HOWARD, and you will be missed!
December 12, 2009
I was sorry to hear about Dr. Howard passing. She was an inspiration to us all. I worked for her for about 15 months while she was the Assistant to the President at VSU. Over the years I would see her and get updated on all of the news of the family. The last time I saw her was at the Richmond Airport. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Brenda K. Williams
Richmond, VA
Shirley Alexander
December 11, 2009
Howard and Willis Families: We were sadden when we learned of the loss your love one. She was a friend and mentor to many of us for over fifty years. We will miss seeing her at all of the activities at our Alma Mater. We will keep you in our prayer today and all tomorrows. Northern Virginia Chapter,VSUAA. Shirley Alexander, President
Lillian Curley
December 11, 2009
Linda and Roscoe,
Our prayers are with you. May your memories of your mother bring you comfort. We have warm memories of her as part of the campus family.
Lillian Curley, Edith Curley-Brown and Mack Curley
George & Laura Charity
December 11, 2009
Please accept our deepest sympathy at this time of loss. We are keeping all of the family in our thoughts and prayers.
Jocelyn Barnwell
December 10, 2009
Please accept my sincerest condolences. For me, to be in her company was always delightful.
December 10, 2009
Linda:
To you and all of your family: Jim and I send our deepest condolences at this time of mourning. May the memory of your Mother be a blessing to those who were touched by her grace. She was a woman of strength, accomplishment and great character.
with love
Sarala and Jim Dee
Kenneth Leftwich
December 10, 2009
My Sincere Sympathy on the loss of your loved one! Dr. Howard was one of the first individuals to greet me upon my arrival to Petersburg from Pittsburgh. She was a motivator and guiding force as I completed my masters degrees, as she was with many, many others. Her personality personified excellence and her beauty was obvious to all. She will be missed by many, but comforted beside our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Battinto Batts, Sr
December 10, 2009
Linda,
With Deepest Sympathy in the Loss of Your Loved One.
Pamela Dooms
December 9, 2009
Linda,
I was truly blessed when given the opportunity to know you and your Mother. Her beauty and her strength remain, for they are alive in you my friend. I pray for God's comfort to engulf you, and allow the wonderful memories you have made together bring you peace and give you joy.
Paula Boggs
December 9, 2009
Dr. Howard was a pioneer in many ways. Her late husband Roscoe was my father's first boss after my dad received his PhD and so I first met Vivian Howard in 1963. As a mathmatics professor, she was a role model to many. As a mother, she gave birth to 3 highly gifted and accomplished children. As a friend, and I knew her mostly as a dear one to my mother Janice, she was steady, loyal and wise. She lived a beautiful life and her spirit will truly live on.
Lynette Boggs
December 9, 2009
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Vivian Howard. I have known her nearly my entire life and she was truly an inspiration. Because of her example, I knew that black woman could aspire to and achieve the highest levels of excellence in academics and in our chosen professions. It was an honor and a blessing to have known her.
Elizabeth Lambert-Johns
December 9, 2009
There are some people who make a lasting impression, and Dr. Howard was one of those individuals. I will always remember her as a kind spirit who was always willing to help a student. My deepest sympathy to the family.
Deidra Smithson
December 8, 2009
Linda and Family:
My heart was deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Howard. I always admired her courage and her strength. I pray that God will strengthen and comfort you during this difficult time.
Sandra Battle Graham
December 8, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am saddened that my soror is no longer with us and I will remember her fondly. At this time of sadness, may you find comfort in God's promise of eternal life and comfort in knowing that your friends share your sadness.
Dallas Boggs
December 8, 2009
Dr. Howard was a mentor and role model to my mother Janice Barber and she worked with my father Dr. Nathaniel Boggs at Virginia State University. I was honored to have her at my wedding in 1992 in Eugene, Oregon. She will be missed, but I am glad to have known her, she was a remarkable woman.
December 8, 2009
My heart goes out to the Howard Family. May God and His Words be of comfort to you.
Tanner A. Collins, Jr.
Ettrick, VA
Wyllette Davis
December 8, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jeanne Johns Adkins
December 8, 2009
My mother, Altona Trent Johns, and Dr. Howard were good friends. I am saddened by her passing.
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