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Obituary For Bobbie Jean Howard

Bobbie Jean Howard

Sunrise March 19, 1938, Sunset December 3, 2023

Mrs. Bobbie Jean Howard was born to Gladys Jennings Vaughn and Robert Tolliver, Sr. in Nashville, Tennessee on March 19, 1938. Bobbie was one of seven children. She was affectionally known as “Nanny”.

She was educated through Metro Nashville Public Schools where she graduated from Pearl High School. She attended classes at Tennessee State University.

She was united in Holy Matrimony to Garnell Adolphus Howard on June 16, 1962, in Nashville, TN.

She leaves to cherish her memories children, Constance D. Shelton, Bobby W. Shelton, Sheryl Sykes-Shelton, Deborah Howard Mance (Gary) of Richmond, VA, Zina Howard of Columbia, MD, and Carolyn Jackson Gardner; six grandchildren, Kevin Sykes, Jr., Patrick Shelton, Kenneth Sykes, Ashely Mitchell, Sydney Mance (Brooklyn, NY) and Tolliver Mance (Washington, DC),: two great granddaughters, Zion Sykes and Karsten Sykes; sisters Linda Jennings and Barbara Ann Harrison; three brothers Ewell Jennings, Minister Tony Jennings, and Charles Tolliver as well as numerous devoted nieces, nephews, cousins and devoted friends.

Services: Visitation Friday, December 8, 2023, 1:00pm to 5:00pm at Smith Funeral Directors 706 Monroe Street Nashville, TN 37208. Funeral services Saturday December 9, 2023, Viewing 11:00 am to 12:00 noon Service to follow at Greater First Street Missionary Baptist Church 3203 Brick Church Pike Nashville, TN. 37207. Internment Tuesday December 12, 2023, 10:00am Nashville Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery Pegram, Tennessee

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My sincere condolences to the Howard and Shelton Family.

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My sincere condolences to the Howard and Shelton Family🙏🏽🙏🏽

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Sorry to hear of Aunt Bobbie's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. from your Alabama family: Juliet(Jimmy), Gwendolyn(Wade), Vivian and Erica. GOD BE WITH YOU.

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My deepest sympathies to you and your family on the passing of your mother. May you find peace and strength during this difficult time. Dr. Noble-Britton

- Pinky Noble-Britton

Deborah, Out Sincere Sympathy to you and Family Love Stephen & Sheila

- Sheila B Clack

We send our deepest sympathies to you and your family, Lilly FRD Team (Deborah's colleagues)

- Amy Busby (Lilly FRD Team)

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May our heavenly Father give us strength for this Journey. The Bible says that he will not put more on us than we can stand. Family this day we love and pray as we were taught to cover each other. Please know that you are in our Heart stored away in the closet as we all call on the Lord. Patricia Monyei & Family

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Remembering Mrs Howard, Nanny, with respect and much affection and lifting her loving family up in prayer during this difficult time. God be with you all. Lane and Charlene Harris & family, Daytona Beach, Florida

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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