Obituary of Deborah Elaine Howard

Deborah Elaine Howard, age 56, of LaBelle, passed away June 25, 2017 in Tampa. She was born Dec. 14, 1960 in Tampa, FL, to James Walter Keen and Julia Delwona (Johnson) Keen. She was a member of Community Harvest Worship Center in LaBelle. She was a loving wife and mother who loved the Lord with all her heart. Survivors include her husband: Fred Howard, Jr, sons: Seth (Felisha) Howard, Shawn Keen and Melissa Howard, parents: James Walter Keen and Julia Delwona (Johnson) Keen, brothers: Jimmy (Leanne) Keen and Vinson Keen, sisters: Julia Riddell and Tammy (Eddie) Keen, grandchildren: Abby Keen; Hayden Saxton, Mallory Saxton, Kendrah Robinson, Easton Robinson and Conner Robinson. She was preceded in death by her son, Michael Howard. A graveside funeral service will be held Thursday, June 29, 2017, 11:00 am at Fort Denaud Cemetery, LaBelle with Pastor L.W. Howard officiating. Interment will be in Fort Denaud Cemetery, LaBelle. Visitation will be Thursday from 9 am - 10:00am at Akin-Davis Funeral Home, LaBelle. Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - LaBelle.