Deannie Hildebran Howard, 83, of Morganton, NC, went to her heavenly home Thursday, February 13, 2025 after a period of declining health.
Born in Burke County, NC on February 1, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Horace Lee Hildebran and Mary Duvall Hildebran. Deannie was a member of Mt. Hebron Baptist Church, and she loved gardening.
Those left to cherish her memory include her sisters, Aileen Randall, Thelma Toney, Carolyn Taylor, Janice Williams, and Dot Huffman; brother, Donald Ray Hildebran; and numerous extended family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Lee Howard; son, Alan Wayne Howard; sister, Roxanne Fulton; brother, Robert Lee Hildebran; and an infant brother, Henry Lawson Hildebran.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The funeral will be held at noon in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Matthew Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of Jonas Ridge Adult Care and The Berkeley for the care and loved shown to Deannie for years.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Visitation
Feb. 18, 2025
11 a.m. - noon
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center
Service
Feb. 18, 2025
noon
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center
Committal
Feb. 18, 2025
Committal Details
Born in Burke County, NC on February 1, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Horace Lee Hildebran and Mary Duvall Hildebran. Deannie was a member of Mt. Hebron Baptist Church, and she loved gardening.
Those left to cherish her memory include her sisters, Aileen Randall, Thelma Toney, Carolyn Taylor, Janice Williams, and Dot Huffman; brother, Donald Ray Hildebran; and numerous extended family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Lee Howard; son, Alan Wayne Howard; sister, Roxanne Fulton; brother, Robert Lee Hildebran; and an infant brother, Henry Lawson Hildebran.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The funeral will be held at noon in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Matthew Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of Jonas Ridge Adult Care and The Berkeley for the care and loved shown to Deannie for years.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Visitation
Feb. 18, 2025
11 a.m. - noon
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center
Service
Feb. 18, 2025
noon
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center
Committal
Feb. 18, 2025
Committal Details
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My dearest aunt, You loved us and we loved you. Fond memories and knowing that meant so much to our collective family. Godspeed to you as you travel home.
—Anita Morgan
—Anonymous
The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace.” Deannie was special to me and I will miss her. She was always good to my sister and I and we always loved going to visit growing up. Rest in peace Deannie, we love you!
—Anita Morgan
—T THOMAS
—Anonymous