Reflections
August 6, 2021
by Jimmy Howard
Patricia Lynn Howard King was born on March 28, 1964 to the
late James and Geneva Howard of Atlanta, Georgia. Patricia
completed her education in the Atlanta Public School System,
graduating from Sylvan Hills High School, class of 1982. After
graduation, she was employed with the Dobbs House
Restaurant. In later years, she became a dental assistant and
worked faithfully until her employer retired. At Georgia
Urology, she continued to pursue work in the medical field; later
switched gears and joined the “Eagle Group.” She held many
positions over the years and was dedicated in each role.
However, she will forever be remembered for her in
-home day
care service, By Faith Daycare. Dozens of children loved “Pat
Pat” and received much TLC from her loving hands.
During her employment at the Dobbs House, Patricia met and
married Kelvin King; to this union they were blessed with two
incredible sons, Kelvin “Bo Bo” King and Kelly J. King.
Patricia is known for her servant’s heart and dedication to her
family and community. She was always found behind the scenes,
in the kitchen preparing delicious meals, setting up or cleaning
after events. Her love for cooking became a passion that
evolved into an online restaurant. She thoroughly enjoyed
bringing joy to so many people.
Patricia was born into a household of faith, but accepted the
Lord as her personal Savior at a very young age. She felt the call
of the Lord to minister and was formally ordained. Speaking
outwardly was not her interest, however, serving young people
was where she spread her wings and soared! Patricia led the
children’s church at Enon Baptist Church of College Park and
later at Christian Church at East Point. Patricia cherished,
instructed, and demonstrated the life of Christ to countless
youth. She led through service to others, worked hard to make a
difference in whatever environment she was positioned and
encouraged others to do the same.
Among the many people grieving the loss of Patricia, those left
behind are her husband, Kelvin King; daughter, Shonda O’share
(Tive); sons, Kelvin “Bo Bo” and Kelly King (Chandra);
grandkids: Salvadore Vazquez, Tiana Vazquez, Alexia Vazquez,
Kennedy King and Kaleb King; siblings: Jimmy Howard,
Pamela Graham (Alphonso), Jeffery Howard and Jarral Howard.
Also, several nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins, brothers
and sisters in Christ, dear friends and a multitude of young men
and women, who considered Patricia as a second mom.