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Celebration of life will be held Monday, October 17, 2022 at Gateway Cathedral Church of God in Christ: 5501 Olive Rd, Trotwood OH 45426. Visitation begins at 10am, followed by a 11am service, and interment at West Memory Gardens: 6722 Hemple Rd, Dayton, OH 45439.

Irene Louise Howard, age 76 departed this life Sunday, October 9, 2022. She was born March 17, 1946 to the late Daniel and Bessie Neeley.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Bessie Neeley, brothers, Carl Neeley (Inez), Willie Neeley, and sisters, Arebell Cunningham, Anna Simmons, Zelma Neeley, Bessie Eubanks.

A native Daytonian and graduate of Paul Laurence Dunbar Highschool and a retired CEO of Creative Delights Catering and Cruisin Cuisine food truck, Germantown, Ohio.

She leaves to cherish in her memory, sons Forrest Howard (Yolanda) and Waver (Noot) Howard (Melissa), of Dayton, daughters, Deniece of Dayton, Garetta (Raymond) of Dayton. Grandchildren, Anton, Donyea, Marehana, Jase, Kyren, Donte’, DeVonte, Deontae, LaShonda, De’von, Waverly Dante. A Host of Nephews, Nieces, Cousins, Family and Friends.

Professional services entrusted to W.E. Lusain Funeral Home and Crematory (Dayton)

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Esther Kirk
October 17, 2022
October 17, 2022
Reeni,

My friend, I will miss our conversations and fun over the many years.. Our travels to the bowling tournaments through the many years and leagues Greg Sr and Forrest have involved us in. Thank You for stepping in to fill in my absence as a regular. You were meant to be there girlfriend. You can bowl! You always bowled your best. So much to be admired.
We are going to miss you always.
Itesca Whitham
October 15, 2022
October 15, 2022
I will forever cherish our times together bowling and discussing recipes. To your family I offer my sincere condolences and sympathy.  Irene you are truly loved and will be missed---
Marilyn Roberson
October 13, 2022
October 13, 2022
You will truly be missed, my neighbor, my sisterfriend. I will miss our talks and our shopping adventures. My deepest sympathy to your family.

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Esther Kirk
October 17, 2022
October 17, 2022
Reeni,

My friend, I will miss our conversations and fun over the many years.. Our travels to the bowling tournaments through the many years and leagues Greg Sr and Forrest have involved us in. Thank You for stepping in to fill in my absence as a regular. You were meant to be there girlfriend. You can bowl! You always bowled your best. So much to be admired.
We are going to miss you always.
Itesca Whitham
October 15, 2022
October 15, 2022
I will forever cherish our times together bowling and discussing recipes. To your family I offer my sincere condolences and sympathy.  Irene you are truly loved and will be missed---
Marilyn Roberson
October 13, 2022
October 13, 2022
You will truly be missed, my neighbor, my sisterfriend. I will miss our talks and our shopping adventures. My deepest sympathy to your family.
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October 17, 2022
by Marilyn Roberson
I remember, 3 years ago, when you broke off a piece of your aloe vera plant and gave it to me. I laughed and told you that I do not do well with plants in the cactus family.  I usually give them too much water, and they die. When I came back home from my health crisis, I didn't know how it would be. It was doing great! I am so glad that I took a picture of it and sent it to you so you could see how much it had grown since you gave it to me. We laughed and you said, is that our plant, look how it has grown. It was our plan for me to give you a piece of it so you could start you another one since all of your plants had died. That wasn't God's plan for you. I will miss you, my neighbor, my sisterfriend. I will do my best to keep it growing. 
October 15, 2022
by Paul Coatney
I will always cherish the memories of our 6 years of working together at Meijer. I called you "Mama" for a reason. It was out of love and respect and because you always gave sound advice. I'm going to miss you. Thank you for your kindness and love. Heaven has gained a true angel. Look for my mother up there and keep my nephew in line. The next rumble of thunder I hear I'll know you found the bowling alley. God bless you and Godspeed until we see each other again. 

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