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Eula B. Raiford "Ducy" Howard

Eula B. Raiford "Ducy" Howard obituary, COLUMBUS, GA

Eula Howard Obituary

Eula B. Raiford Howard November 1, 1938 - July 20, 2009 COLUMBUS, GA— Eula B. Raiford Howard "Ducy", 70 of 606 - 25th Street, Columbus, GA, passed away Monday, July 20, 2009 at Columbus Hospice House. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. today, Sunday, July 26, 2009 at Antioch Baptist Church with the Reverend Homer Mitchell, officiating. Burial will follow in Green Acres Cemetery. Visitation was be 1:00-7:00 p.m. Saturday, July 25, 2009 at the funeral home, according to Hill-Watson Memorial Chapel. Mrs. Howard was born November 1, 1938 in Muscogee County, GA to the late Mattie B. Raiford and Willie Cannon. She was a retired home health aide, a member of Antioch Baptist Church, and a graduate of Wm. H. Spencer High School Class of 1957. Eula was raised by Mr. Bennie and Mrs. Eula M. Hodo. Other than her parents, she was predeceased by her god parents, her husband Tom Howard, Jr., and "Chyna". Survivors include her daughters, Jennifer Gayle Raiford Durham (Desmond) and Stephanie L. Gray Walker; sisters, JoAnn Ellison and Kathy Murphy; grandchildren, Shameka M. Harris of Warner Robins, GA, Brandi N. Gray, Michele L. Walker and Breyana S. Harris; great grandchildren, Nicholas Gray, Jordan and Wynter Moultrie and Braeden Walker, all of Columbus, GA; mother-in-law, Rosa Howard "Bill" of Salinas, CA; several nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and friends.

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Published by Columbus Ledger-Enquirer from Jul. 24 to Jul. 26, 2009.

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MARY RIDLE

February 6, 2010

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.DUCY WAS MY BEST FRIEND AND WE KEPT IN TOUCH . I WILL MISS HER AND WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES WE SHARED TOGETHER. I AM SORRY THAT I COULD NOT BE THERE WITH YOU IN PERSON BUT MY SPIRIT WAS THERE. GAYLE KEEP THE FAMILY TOGETHER AND REMEMBER THAT GOD WILL TAKE CARE AND SUSTAIN YOU.

Stephanie Walker

August 22, 2009

My family would like to thank all of you for your kind words, prayers, call, cares, concerns and gifts. Although moma is not here with us physically, we trust that she is with us in spirit. Our faith in God helps us to understand that she now rest with ease and free of pain. The fact that she trusted God to carry her is what keeps us strong. May God bless and keep you all. We love you

Maurice & Judy Marshall

July 28, 2009

Stephanie & Gail: May God bless you and your family. I pray that you will allow Jesus, through the Holy Spirit,to strengthen and comfort you and give you peace as only He can.

Lamika Covington

July 27, 2009

Shameka my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of bereavement.

Carolyn Reed-Smith

July 26, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with your family.I am deeply sorry for your loss.

arlee metcalf

July 26, 2009

Stephie(as mom always called you) and Gayle. I just found out and am sooo sorry. I loved Eula like a mother. She was sooo good to me and mom. She is in heaven with mom and dad. Love Arlee

PATRICIA BOOT FLAGG-YORK

July 26, 2009

MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME.I'M GONNA MISS TALKING TO HER ABOUT EVERYTHING.LUV U MY OTHER FAMILY

Larry & Shanda (Dee) Hixon

July 24, 2009

Gayle/Step,
I am so sorry for your loss. If there is anything I can do, please don't hesitate to ask. Love you both!

Not Today -
Losing a mother, it's never easy.
Losing that smile that was so cheesy.
Losing that hug that crushed your ribs.
Losing that perfume that now you just realized, how much you missed.
Losing those chances to have girl talks.
Losing the chance to regain the strength after a heartbreaking dance.
Losing the chance to learn about her past.
Losing the chance to explain your own twisted path.
Losing the chance to say goodbye.
Gaining the strength to realize it's not the end, at least not today.

RIP Ducy

Florine (fefe) Arrington

July 24, 2009

Stephanie and Gayle,I want u guys to know u r in my prays and if there is anything i can do please feel free to call me luv u guys.

Betty-Talley Laury and family

July 24, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Sherita Greene-Lowe

July 24, 2009

Mama, I want you to know that I will miss you and that I will cherish those fond memories that I have of you and your family. I know that you are now present with the Lord. God Bless.

ShaBarbara McCray

July 24, 2009

Those who live in the Lord never see each other for the last time. You are in our Prayers.
Andre and ShaBarbara

Sally Sharp

July 24, 2009

A beautiful angel that God blessed me to meet. I color her mother, I color her love. She treated me like she would her own child. I am a better person for having made her acquaintance. God bless and keep Gail- Steph- and the rest in you in your hour of bereavement

Edna "Val" Hightower

July 24, 2009

Ducy..I loved you as another mother and I've known you since the age of 11. All of my life, I've known you to be a loving and giving person. I know that you are in a better place. Gayle and Stephanie I can only imagine how the two of you feel but know that earth has no sorrow that heaven can't heal. I pray that God gives you the power you need to go forward. I love you Ducy and I to will miss you dearly.

Louise Harris

July 24, 2009

Our love and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May the happy memories of your Love One bring you comfort.
Louise Harris and Family

Diana "Elam" Clark

July 24, 2009

To the family: You all have lost a precious jewel which we all loved deeply but do remember GOD loved her best. I would like to express my family deepest sympathy to you and your family. May your prayers be answered and never forget to cherish the memories that your mother left behind.

Carlton & Michelle Walker Sr

July 24, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Kimmie Jackson

July 24, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of grief. May your memories bring all of you comfort. GOD had plans for your mom and he knew her job here was well done. Keep smiling everytime you think of her because she maybe gone in body but in spirit she's still that ANGEL looking at you! I will continue to pray for you all, but one thing I do know is that GOD will never put more on you then you can handle. My Prayers are with you all and may God bless you!!!

Peggy and Ronnie Griffin

July 24, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Tommy Morgan and Family

July 24, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Lauramie Parker-Johnson

July 24, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Austin Sisters

July 24, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

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