Sharlene Howard, daughter, sister, mother, dear friend, and aunt graduated to the next life on December 2 of 2019. Born to Sedilia and Richard Howard on November 2, 1969, an angel was brought to this earth. The majority of her life was spent in Dallas and Rockwall Texas, where she met her soon to be husband of 13 years.

Due to her health, she was told that having children would not be a possibility but by the grace of God, she not only had one but two, her son Caleb and a beautiful baby girl, Tinia. She called them her miracle babies. Her angels, Caleb and Tinia. Always by her side, watching over and protecting her. Now, the time has come that she will be the angel watching over and protecting them. The connection between a mother and her child is unfathomable, unbreakable and so unexplainable.

She was a caregiver, mentor, best friend, a sister and everyone's an auntie. Anytime she could, she would lend a helping hand. She touched so many people. Impacted so many lives. A strong, selfless, cheerful giver and a true woman of God who fulfilled her purpose and beyond. The baby among her dear siblings Mary Ann, James, Rogean, and Ricky, but the anchor of her beloved family. She loved her brothers and sisters with all of her heart, and it meant the world for her to see them all together with their families, children, and grandchildren.

She is reunited and rejoicing with her mother, father, and heavenly Father, watching over her family now. Her spirit has been set free, she has received her wings and she is now with the Lord; celebrating and smiling on everyone. A sweet genuine spirit that will truly be missed. Departed from this life, but forever in our hearts. Not goodbye, but until we meet again. Our angel, Sharlene.

Sharlene was preceded in death by her parents, Sedalia and Richard Howard Jr; sister, Rogean Howard and brother Terry Lynn Howard.

Sharlene leaves to cherish her memories, her two beloved children Caleb Cobbs and Tinia Taylor (Carl Taylor); a sister, Mary Ann Walker (Percy Walker); two brothers, Marvin Howard (Commalethia Howard) Ricky Howard; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and dear friends.