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In memory of

Dr. Lorraine Minette Howard

Philadelphia, PA

February 21, 1947 - March 30, 2023

Feb 21, 1947 - Mar 30, 2023

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In memory of

Dr. Lorraine Minette Howard

Passed

March 30, 2023
Born

February 21, 1947
Resided

Philadelphia, PA

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In the gentle embrace of dawn on March 30, 2023, Dr. Lorraine M. Howard, a beacon of wisdom and love, concluded her remarkable journey on earth amidst the loving circle of her family in Seattle, Washington. Born to the warm and guiding lights of Lawrence and Vivian Howard on February 21, 1947, Lorraine's roots delved deeply into the rich soils of the South, specifically in Shreveport, Louisiana, intertwining with her profound affinity for mathematics, a …

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Vine Memorial Baptist Church

What were Lorraine's favorite artists or styles of art?

Chihuly and Kehinde Wiley

Chihuly and Kehinde Wiley

Chihuly and Kehinde Wiley

What were Lorraine's favorite ways to spend free time?

Watching a movie or going to see a show (e.g., musical, theatre) with her family.

Watching a movie or going to see a show (e.g., musical, theatre) with her family.

Watching a movie or going to see a show (e.g., musical, theatre) with her family.

What were Lorraine's favorite games to play?

Cards

Cards

Cards

What were Lorraine's favorite tv shows?

She didn't watch too much tv.

She didn't watch too much tv.

She didn't watch too much tv.

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Born

February 21st, 1947

Graduated from high school

1965

Notre Dame High School, Shreveport, LA

Graduated from college

1969

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

B.A. Mathematics

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