Stephanie Yolanda Howard

August 11, 1973 - June 27, 2021

08/11/1973 - 06/27/2021

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Service
Wednesday July 07, 2021
11:00 am
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Southside Chapel
5033 Rouse Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 422-4000 | Directions

Stephanie Howard was a loving wife to Jerome and mother to Jaylen and Jazlyn. She retired after 20 years of Naval service and spent her time after in the Virginia Beach school system as a Kindergarten Assistant.
Stephanie was born to Melvin and Patricia McWhorter August 11, 1973. She shared her upbringing with her sister and best friend, Tamestrius McWhorter. Stephanie enjoyed spending time with her family as well as developing the young minds of kindergarteners at Woodstock Elementary in Virginia Beach.
Stephanie had an infectious smile and greeted everyone with a warm and memorable retort, “I’m fine, and you?” Stephanie was called home on June 27, 2021 to be with the Lord. Stephanie is now in the hands of the Lord…and she’s “fine”.
A memorial service will be held on July 7, 2021 at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5033 Rouse Drive in Virginia Beach. A funeral service will be held July 10, 2021 in Athens, GA at Morton Chapel Baptist Church, 2005 Morton Rd Athens, GA. 30605. Please be mindful as COVID protocols will be observed.

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Patty Shaw
2 years ago

Where do I start, first my heart goes out to Jerome, Jaylen,Jazlyn. I was in total shock to hear about Stephanie, I’ve know her and Jerome for a long time. They live across the street from where my mom & Dad house in Virginia Beach. I remember my sons playing with Jaylen & Jaz. I remember when Stephanie was pregnant with Jaz.
Her smile lit up a room. And she always loved have no talks with my mom & Dad . Heaven got a another Angel ✝️✨✝️I’m in total shock this happened, I will miss her she was a beautiful lady indeed.
So when she gets to heaven she will see my two parents greeting her . God bless the whole family at this time . My deepest sympathies to the family ~ we will miss her greatly.
~ Patty Shaw & Justin & Eric & Al ✨✝️✨✨✝️✨

Emily Rudiger
2 years ago

Thinking of the family at this time. As a teacher at Woodstock, I saw Stephanie’s love and devotion for her children. Her family was such a priority. I’m sorry I did not get to work with her as a colleague, but I know she touched the lives of many children in a positive way. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.

melanise F Bradley
2 years ago

My shipmate on the USS Kearsarge. RPCS BRADLEY. Rest my friend we have the watch

Christina Kerrigan
2 years ago

I’ve known Stephanie for awhile since she would sub at Woodstock Elementary School. But this past year we worked closely together and I instantly could tell she was a wonderful person, inside and out. I will miss her dearly, saying hello while we passed each other in the halls, our texts back and forth, and especially her contagious laugh. Stephanie was so kind hearted, patient and loving to everyone. I know we would have been great friends for a long because she was the light in the darkness. Till we meet again, my sweet friend.

Christie Collins
2 years ago

Ms Howard was such a kind , gentle soul. Her beautiful smile always lite up the clinic when she brought her little friends to the clinic. We nurses will truly miss her. Deepest condolneces to her family.

Zawistowski Family
2 years ago

We are so very sad to hear of the passing of Mrs. Howard. My daughter absolutely loved her at Woodstock and always spoke highly of her. Our condolences from the Zawistowski family.

Amy Hedrick
2 years ago

Mrs. Howard was a kind and patient teacher who had a huge heart for her kindergartners. She was full of energy! She will be greatly missed by all of us. Sending our love to the Howard Family

Susan Burge
2 years ago

Mrs. Howard will be missed at Woodstock Elementary School. Such a kind and patient soul, she always smiled and greeted everyone. How many steps did we rack up chasing the “littles” through the building? I am deeply saddened that I was only able to work with her for just one year. I wish I had spent more time getting to know her better. Mrs. Howard, you are missed.

Kristine Kowaleski
2 years ago

I will always remember Stephanie’s big smile and great attitude. Seeing her, I could not help but to smile back. I will miss seeing her happy face in the halls of Woodstock. My sincere condolences to the family. I am so glad to have known her.

Kristine Kowaleski
2 years ago

I will always remember Stephanie’s big smile, which she always wore.I could not but help to smile back. She always made me laugh and I will miss seeing her in the halls of Woodstock. I am glad to have known her. My sincere condolences to her family.