Brenda Vann Johnson Howard's Obituary
Brenda Vann Johnson Howard, 76, of Albemarle passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025 in Bethany Woods Nursing and Rehab Center. A private funeral service will be held at a later date.
Born July 14, 1948 in Stanly County, NC, she was the daughter of the late James Dickerson “JD” Johnson and Laura Vann Hathcock Johnson. She was a retired supervisor with Fruit of the Loom and a graduate of Albemarle High School.
Mrs. Howard was preceded in death by her husband Ervin M. Howard in 2012. Survivors include son Jeffrey L. Howard of Albemarle, sister Ellen Mabry of Albemarle and sister-in-law Barbara H. Garrett of Norwood.
Memorials may be made to Tillery Compassionate Care at www.tillercompassionatecare.org or to Bethlehem Baptist Church, 32283 Bethlehem Church Rd, Norwood, NC 28128.
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