Rena Gray Howard

February 9, 1955 ~ January 22, 2021
Born in:
Atlanta, GA
Resided in:
Monroe, GA
Rena Lavern Howard, 65, of Monroe, Georgia passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021.
Rena was born on Wednesday, February 9, 1955 in Atlanta, GA to Robert Irby Gray and Lillian Louis McGiboney. She was married for 49 years to the love of her life, Charles “Frankie” Howard on August 14, 1971.
She had a very green thumb and would love to garden and she could grow anything, from vegetables to beautiful flowers. She also enjoyed playing on the church softball league and fishing at the family lake house. Spending time with her family was a big highlight of her life. She loved taking care of her family and anyone else that came into her life. She enjoyed making crafts, especially with her grandkids and loved having them help her take care of her chickens and ducks. When she had free time she liked to visit Harrah’s Casino and playing the 1 cent slots. When she wasn’t at the casino she would love to play Cash 3 and definitely loved the scratch off’s.
She is survived by her husband, Charles “Frankie” Howard, Monroe, GA; son Jason (Gypsy) Howard, Monroe, GA and their children Curtis Robinson, Devin Robinson and Jasmin Howard; daughter, Mendy Powell, Monroe, GA and her children Peyton Howard, Gage Felton and Skyler King; brother, Irby (Brenda) Gray; Loganville, GA; sister, Rita (Billy Ray) Allen, Lilburn, GA; sister, Cindy (Alan) Camp, Hull, GA; along with 6 nieces and 4 nephews.
In lieu of flowers there is a Go Fund Me Page:
Services
Visitation: February 4, 2021 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Wages & Sons Stone Mountain Chapel
1040 Main Street
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
770-469-9811
Visitation: February 5, 2021 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Mountain View Baptist Church
4618 Redan Rd.
Stone Mountain, Ga 30083
Funeral Service: February 5, 2021 2:00 pm
Mountain View Baptist Church
4618 Redan Rd.
Stone Mountain, Ga 30083
What a wonderful lady !! We thank the Lord for the time we have known her !! Rest in Peace !!
Psalm 147:3
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
Rena was such a sweet spirit. I enjoyed the times we got to to talk while working at Prince Avenue. I have known Rena for many years, she was a hard worker and enjoyed being around our people. She is already being missed at the church and school. RIP sweet lady, for you are in a better place.
We are so sad to hear of Rena’s passing. I will always remember her lovely smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with family and friends.
We were so very sorry to hear about Rena
Your family is in our prayers !!!
Corrine Abbott’s Family
Bro. Frankie, We wish you God’s true blessings. Love you, folks.
Rev. and Mrs. James Paul.
So sorry to here about Rena,through the years it was so good to have know her and Frankie. Our prayers are with youFrankie and your family.
“Who ever shall come thru me to the father shall have ever lasting life.”. R.I. P.
Love ya’ll you are all in my prayers.
Prayers of peace for family