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Honey Izard Obituary

Izard, Honey L. (Courtwright) ALBANY Honey L. Izard (Courtwright), affectionately called "Sister Honey," born to Dorothy and Ralph Courtwright on December 15, 1948 in Albany. After a long illness was called home to be with the Lord on Friday October 26, 2012. Honey was educated in the Albany City School District and continued her education at Albany Business College majoring in business administration. Honey's love for her children, grandchildren, siblings, nephew, nieces and extended family was second only to God. Nothing pleased her more than to have all of her children in the same room. She loved to laugh until she cried. Left to cherish her memory and celebrate her life are her four sons, Michael (Jackie) of East Greenbush, Min. Tashik (Michelle) Landover of Maryland, James of Stone Mountain, Ga., Bryant of Albany, and one daughter, Ire (Tobias). Thirty grandchildren, LaNisaa', Charqweshia, Attallah, James Jr, Andrea, John, Marcus, Nikayah, Nii Maureese, Quineshia, Justina, El'TaShik Jr, Marcus, Korleaun, Taaliyah, Taziyah, Kilaysia Marquita, Dumel, Tahir, Jaquan, Najee, Ja'Quetta, Nahjayyah, Rashaad, Ah'Jhanay, Amari, Aaliyah, Quamiere, Lee'Ann and James; two sisters, Dorothy Paul and Barbara Courtwright and one brother, Min. Ronald (Ava) Courtwright; a host of nephews, nieces and extended family; goddaughter, Senora Bolerinwa; godson, Elder Mark Johnson and her special sisters, Missionary Mary Bellamy, Evangelist Marcia Chandler, Brenda Temple, Kim Sprague and Joyce Thomas. Service Wednesday, October 31, 2012, 11 a.m. at the St. John, COGIC, 94 Herkimer St. Family and friends are invited and may call at the church from 9 to 11 a.m. prior to the service. Interment, Graceland Cemetery.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Oct. 30, 2012.

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LaTonya Brown

October 24, 2025

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

November 11, 2012

Michael So Sorry About Your Loss My Sympathy Goes Out To U And Your Family God Bless

marquita stukes

November 4, 2012

grandma i will miss u.... i know your not in pain anymore. I love u very much.... until we see eachother again watch over us... love ur granddaughter

Joanne, Selah, Jason, Chester, Marshay & Khalid (Thomas & Miller Family)

November 1, 2012

To: Minister Tashik, Michelle, LaNisaa', Attallah, Ni Maureese, El'Tashik, Jr. & Family. We offer our deepest Sympathy in the loss of your Mother/Grandmother. Absent from the body is present with The Lord! Mother Honey was a beautiful Soldier of the Lord! Her work was done & she is now in the arms of Jesus. May God comfort you and give you peace. We Love you!

Minister Diane Clark

November 1, 2012

To Sis. Honey's. Family

I extend my sincere condolences to you in this hour of sympathy. As we all know sis honey was a true christian, servant, and soldier of the lord.

I was unable to attend the service, however my prayer is that the peace and love of god will keep and sustain each of you. Over 20 years ago sis. Honey took me into her home and gave and my baby a place to lay our head when I was goin through problems. She showed me the love only a true sister would. Know that she walked with the lord and is now resting in his bosom at peace. Yours in christ.

Evelyn Ray Fitch

November 1, 2012

Sorry to hear of your loss, and what a great lost, my love and prayers are with you all at this time. But I know for sure she is with God. She was like a big sister to me, use to come to Troy and pick me up to spend the summer nights with her and the boys, and spoil me rotten, I love you Honey.
And I am so upset that I missed your going home service.

Carol Boyd

October 31, 2012

God bless you guys. She will be greatly missed. She was very anointed and a very dynamic speaker. I met her on 1st St when I lived at the Reach Out House. She was a lot of fun. Love you all.

Joyce (Pookie) Griffin

October 31, 2012

Michael, I'm sorry for your loss. May GOD bring you peace and comfort during this time of sorrow.

MARCUS BROWN

October 31, 2012

TO THE FAMILY, I AM TRULY SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF A GREAT WOMAN AND MOTHER. MY SYMPATHY AND PRYERS GOES OUT TO YOU ALL. MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY! LOVE YOU!

The Williamsons

October 30, 2012

May the peace of God comfort your hearts during this time of sorrow. Treasure fond memories of Sister Honey and her contributions as a missionary.

October 30, 2012

A faithful women of God who stood on the word and dared others to challenge what God said. We will miss her dearly, Love Sherry & Walter Huntley

October 30, 2012

our prayers go out to the family.May God hold you close during this time,of need.

Denise,KYM,Maurice,Nicole Hinton.

October 30, 2012

To The Family...May God Bless You at this difficult time and keep you close to him. I had the pleasure of knowing Honey all of my life and what a sweet person she was. God Bless You All.

October 30, 2012

Tashik, Michelle and the entire family: All of you have our deepest sympathy and we will continue to keep all of you in our prayers. Joseph and Barbara Roberts Jr. Atlanta, Ga

October 30, 2012

may god continue to be your strength and my thought and prayers are with you and your family

Kim Hall-Sprague

October 30, 2012

I know my sister is home with the Lord and now done with the troubles of the world, but I'm going to miss the sharing of our genuine friendship. She was a true friend...one that I could trust with all my challenges. She was so passionate about serving and pleasing God.....
Through the years she was such an inspiration in my life. Only God can understand how much I'm going to miss our hours and hours long conversations.
Sister Kim

Ire Williams

October 30, 2012

Luv u mommy so much and I miss u dearly already but I know God has a plan for u so I have to let u go but u will neva b forgotten!!!! Luvin u deeply ur babygurl!!!!!xoxoxo

Toni Thomas

October 30, 2012

James,
My deepest thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Stay strong GOD has your back.

Love,
Toni, LaDarius, LeSean, Demetrius and Christian

JoAnn Downes

October 30, 2012

Michael, Jackie & Family -
I'm so very sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Diana & Raymond Holland

October 30, 2012

To Dorothy Paul & The Courtwright Family

Our prayers are with you. May God grant comfort today and forever.

Houze family

October 30, 2012

Michael,Andrea,Jackie&family....

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult times,May God bless you and give you the strength to carry on;another angel called home R.i.paradice Sister Honey

Charlotte Clarke Garrett

October 30, 2012

I just want to send my love out to Miss Honey family my son.father Bryant and aunt Ire sorry to hear about your mom know how much you loved herstay strong my god be with you

Joyce D Williams

October 30, 2012

Another of God's workers has transitioned to the other side; she is now safe and resting in the arms of Jesus. Family may the memories you made with Sister Honey in life sustain you during this difficult time. Stay focused on Christ and you will see your mother, grandmother, sister, mentor, and friend again. My prayers are with you all.
Your Sister in Christ,

October 30, 2012

To the family;

Hold to God's unchanging hands he will comfort you at this difficult time.

Praying for you.

Carolyn Ross

Sonya Thompson

October 30, 2012

I spent time in the nursing home with sister honey and we became very close she was a great influence to my recovery . I'm sure she will be greatly missed as I will miss her too.

Pamela Turpin Bullock

October 30, 2012

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

Denise & Ray Edwards

October 30, 2012

Michael, Jackie & Andrea - Our thoughts are with you during this most difficult of times. We love you!

Vincent Brace

October 30, 2012

I spent many days at work in the Assembly laughing and talking with Sis. Honey. I named her, Marcia Chandler and Marcia Mortimore the Glory Girls of the Assembly. There was never a moment she didn't waste Praising her Lord.

I had the pleasure of seeing Sis. Honey recently and found her to still be Praising God.

To the Family May Gods speed and Blessings be upon each and everyone of you during these difficult moments.

Ronnie & LaTonya Brown

October 30, 2012

Mike & Family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and Prayer's are with you. May God give you strength through this difficult time.

October 30, 2012

my prayers are with the family

Regina Perry-Goodbee

October 30, 2012

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Ronald & Beatrice Wells

October 30, 2012

Our thoughts and prayer are with the family. We love you.

Minister Grace Smythe-Young

October 30, 2012

Another great warrior resting in the arms of the Savior

Evangelist Cheryl Johnson

October 30, 2012

Family & Friends,

Praise The Lord For Precious Memories.

Vivian Leroy

October 30, 2012

To Valerie and Dorothy Jean: So sorry for your loss

Rita & Latonya Matthews

October 30, 2012

To the Family:

You all have our deepest sympathy. May God bless you and take you all through this most difficult time. RIP Honey!

tina tanguay

October 30, 2012

You now walk beside the Lord and are in his embrace.

Kaye Self

October 30, 2012

I was your Aide for the past two yrs with Pathways and I never thought seeing you go home from the facility would be your actual homegoing. I love you in ways I cant explain and Im heart broken that you are gone. I love you mother and I will always keep you in my heart.

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