JoAnn Howard Obituary
JoAnn spent her life reaching out to and caring for her family with unwavering support. Armed with a cup of coffee and an iron will, she was unstoppable. She was an honest, hard working textile mill employee over 30 years, helping support herself and her loving family.
JoAnn married Robert Randolph Howard and together they built a wonderful life filled with travel and adventures. They enjoyed the N.C. mountains and coast line together.
She is survived by her son: Timothy Lawhorn and wife Deanna; granddaughter: Paden Lawhorn and Mike Sturdivant; sisters: Debbie Williams and Sandra Hussey.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Louella Maness; sister Dovie Lynn Warren'; her husband Robert Randolph Howard and their son Christopher Shawn Howard. May they all meet again.
Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM, Sunday February 8, 2026 at Brown's Chapel Christian Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 PM, Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Kennedy Funeral Home.
Condolences may be made to www.PinesFunerals.com
Kennedy Funeral Home is assisting the Howard family.
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