Virginia Janosik Howlett

Virginia Janosik Howlett

Virginia Howlett Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Rocky Mount from Dec. 16 to Dec. 17, 2024.

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Rocky Mount – Virginia Janosik Howlett, age 70, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Born in Hopewell, VA on March 23, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Joseph James Janosik and Hazel Virginia Cheely Janosik. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Earl Howlett Jr.; her daughter, Christine Hope Howlett; and her brothers, Jared Janosik and Ronnie Janosik.
Virginia is survived by her sons, Madison Howlett (Annin), Jamie Powers (Melissa), and Jeremy Powers (Felisha); her grandchildren, Sara Howlett, Brandon Howlett, Lauren Howlett, Ryan Powers, Ian Powers, Desiree Powers, Damien Howlett, Adrien Evans, and Ryder Powers; her great grandchildren, Cainon Howlett, Naomi Howlett, Liam Johnson, Nico Johnson, Avaeda Gaines, Nathaniel Leonard, Adrien Battle, Lehlani Battle, and Kylan Howlett; and several nieces, nephews, extended family members and dear friends.
A Memorial Service to celebrate Virginia's life will be held on Friday, December 20, 2024, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC 27804. Burial will follow the service at Oakdale Cemetery in Spring Hope. Visitation with the family will be from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.

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