Eddie Lou "Granny" Howard of Conyers, passed away May 30, 2016, at the age of 87. A God-fearing woman, Mrs. Howard was a very active member of Community Church of Christ, which became Apostolic Community Church, since 1953. She retired from Pacific Uniform in 1993 after 37 years of service. She loved children and had 24 foster children come through her home, four of whom she actually raised. Mrs. Howard had a green thumb and enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening. Prior to her death Mrs. Howard, along with two of her daughters, was proud to be the matriarch of five generations. She will be remembered as a wonderful and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Mrs. Howard was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Trummie (Still) Thompson.
Survivors include her children and their spouses, Kenneth and Mary (Mickey) W. Howard , Gloria Johnson, Annie and Ronnie Davis, Paul, Jr., and Gwen Howard, all of Covington, Rosie and Joe Patterson of Conyers; 15 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Dill of Lincolnton; brother, Billy Thompson of Loganville; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service for Mrs. Howard will be held Friday, June 3, 2016, 2:00 PM, at Apostolic Community Church, 2094 Highway 81 South, in Covington, with Pastor Robert Nash, Dr. Jerry Patterson, Pastor Michael Patterson and Rev. Joseph Hardigree officiating. Interment will follow in Lawnwood Memorial Park. Friends may visit with the family Thursday, June 2, from 4:00 – 9:00 PM at the church.
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