The Good Lord opened His arms to welcome home his beloved, Ms. Lavonne Ann Howard on the morning of Friday, January 28, 2022. Ms. Howard was a 58 year resident of Padrick Street and was a member of Bible Fellowship Church, both in Martinez. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband of 51 years, Mr. Herbert T. Howard. Ms. Howard passed away peacefully at her home with her beloved children, Ms. Debbie Glass and fiancé Mike, Mrs. Dale Howell and husband Randy, Mr. Danny Howard and wife Valery, all lovingly by her side in the time leading up to her death. In addition to her children, Ms. Howard is also survived by her sisters, Ms. Annie Ruth Perkins and Ms. Vonice Brooks, grandchildren Sabrina Morris, Curtis Glass, Ashley Collins, Amy Howell, Chris Howard and a host of great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, other family members and friends. A Celebration of Life service is planned for Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Bible Fellowship Church, 3701 River Watch Pkwy, Martinez, GA 30907. Visitation with the family to follow. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Kindred Hospice for their care and kindness.