Peaches

Life Reflections

Annie (Peaches) Howard November 29,1926 in f. Lake Providence, Louisiana to the parents of Wash and Sallie-Lee Cole Sr. She was one of 12 children, all who have preceded her in death,. Mother Howard moved to St. Louis, Missouri and married Henry Howard Sr. to union the eleven children she bore, six of which preceded her in death: Mary, Stanley, Larry, Katie, Henrys and David. She joined the Memorial Tabernacle Baptist Church in the 1950s, under the readership of Rev. AP. Harrold. She also sewed under the leadership of Rev. GW Harrold, Rev. Walter L Harper, and the current pastor, Rev. Arbie Peterson. Mother Annie served food from the basement of the church in Kinloch to feed the community for many years and loved to spend time with members of the local assembly.

She served as a dedicated member of the choir, a Sunday School teacher, and a member of the church's motherboard. She also served as a child caregiver in Kinloch for many years, caring for those in the community around her. She poured her love Into every child that was in her care. Her face would always light up with joy at the sight of precious children. They gravitated towards her, and she loved them dearly.

Mother loved to read her bible, sing, and listen to music. Her game shows and TBN were a constant fixture on her television. She also loved 44 to cook and feed family and friends. Mother always gave good, Godly council to anyone who came to her with a problem. She loved to share the Word with others and couldn't help but impart wisdom unto all who came across her path. She received her call from the Master on Sunday morning April 16th, 2023 at the Westchester House in Chesterfield, She leaves to cherish her memories, two sons: Eddie Howard and Kevin Howard, and three daughters: Barbara Anthony (Darryl), Aretha Howard, and Ann Howard-McCrary. She also leaves a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren along with nieces, nephews relatives, and friends