Mrs. Auguree S. Howard

HOWARD, Mrs. Auguree S. "Doll" - Age 75, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2012 at her residence. Family hour 10:00 a.m Friday, October 26, 2012 at Foss Ave. Baptist Church, 1159 E. Foss Ave. with funeral service commencing at 11:00 a.m. Dr. Reginald G. Flynn officiating. Interment Gracelawn Community Cemetery, G-5710 N. Saginaw Street. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the Church 10:00 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Howard will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd. and may be viewed from 12 Noon - 8:00 p.m. Thursday. Mrs. Auguree Shelaine Howard was born October 13, 1937 in Clayton, Louisiana, the fourth child of the late Willie and Mable Robbins. Known as "Doll" by her family and friends, Auguree moved to Flint, MI in 1957 where she met and later married George Howard on February 20, 1959. Auguree graduated from Sevier High School in Ferriday, LA in 1957 and attended Flint Junior College (Now known as Mott Community College) upon arriving in Flint. Auguree had a passion for the outdoors where she spent a majority of her spare time working in her yard and her various flower gardens. Auguree was a devoted wife and mother providing her children with the love and dedication necessary to continue to grow and flourish as a family. Auguree was a faithful member of Foss Avenue Baptist Church for over 30 years, only missing services in her time of illness. Auguree was a unique individual that was known for being steadfast in her beliefs whether concerning her family or personal matters. Auguree had an undying love and devotion to her family that will eternally be remembered by those that had the unique opportunity to be a part of her life. Mrs. Auguree Howard leaves to cherish her memory: loving husband and best friend of 53 years, George Howard; 3 sons, George J. Howard of New Orleans, LA, Troy R. (Arleatha) Howard of Flint, and Randy D. Howard of Antioch, TN; 9 grandchildren, Leonard, Willie, DeQuary, Janee’, Randy II, Tineshia, Rahsaan, Kiaria and Aaliyah; 4 great-grandchildren, Darian, Dorian, Christian and Leah; 6 sisters and 3 brothers, Nana (Edward) Graham of Flint, Irma Wilkerson and Irater Robbins, both of New Orleans,LA, Willie (Andrean) Robbins of Flint, Odester (Elbert) King of Rochester, MI, Marie Mitchell of Chicago, IL, Jimmie (Bertha) Robbins of Flint and Samuel (Cassandra) Robbins of Lake Charles, LA; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends including special son and daughter, Jeffery (Yvonna) Wheeler. Mrs. Howard was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Mable Robbins: 3 sisters, Alice McCraney, Laura Robinson and Delgrater Kennedy; 4 brothers-in-law, Willie Wilkerson, Melvin McCraney, Alfanzo Howard and Nathaniel Robinson; 1 sisters-in-law, Marion Roche’. The family would like to express special thanks to the Pastor Reginald G. Flynn and the Foss Ave Baptist Church family, Loving Hands Adult & Senior Care services, Bedside Manor, Jimmie Robbins, Willie Robbins, Ula Lester and all family members and friends that came to our aide during this time.

Mrs. Auguree S. Howard

October 13, 1937 - October 14, 2012