Helen Marie Jones Howard

On April 07, 2020, Helen Marie Jones Howard, 89 years of age, loving wife and mother of five departed from this Earth for her eternal Heavenly home with her husband, Don by her side. Helen was born on July 25, 1930 in Richlands to John and Leona Jones. She moved to Wilmington, NC with her family in her early years as a teen. Soon thereafter, in her twenties she would marry and be blessed with five children, whom she dedicated her life to raising. She was the biological Mom of five, but often thought of as a Mom to many in the Pine Valley neighborhood where her children grew up. Helen was always willing to lend a listening ear and a word of wisdom to many friends and neighborhood kids who came seeking her support which was quite often. Helen was later employed as a cashier in the Gibson’s Department Store and as an administrative assistant at Dowless Sheet Metal & Roofing where she met and would later marry the true love of her life, Don Howard. Helen was always a supportive wife during their nearly forty-five years together. Although, Helen spent the last several years of her life in the care of Woodberry Wellness Center. Each day she would wait with great anticipation for Don to visit and He always did! The love they had for each other was special. Although they may be physically apart, their love will forever remain until they meet again. Helen was a woman of grace and beauty with a caring heart and sweet spirit. She had a passion for people and loved the Lord! She was a lover of good music and old hymns. Her favorite singer was none other than The King, Elvis! When she heard him sing, she would flash the brightest smile and her eyes would light up big enough to illuminate the darkest of rooms. During Helen’s time at Woodberry Wellness she grew fond of many of her caretakers and they in turn grew fond of her as well. The family would like to thank the special staff of Woodberry for their love care and compassion. Helen was preceded in death by her father, John Jones, her mother, Leona Carter Jones Miller and brother Carlayne Jones. She is survived by her beloved husband, Don Howard, her children, all of Wilmington, NC , Terri Langley, Alan Whiteted (Debbie), Tina Best (Dale ), Howard Whiteted, Jr. (Louise) and Larry Whiteted , six grandchildren and a brother Carl Miller of Garner, NC (Karen). A service will not be held due to the circumstances of Covid-19.

Helen Marie Jones Howard

July 25, 1930 - April 7, 2020