Christine Ray Howard

Christine Ray Howard, lovingly known as Chris, Rabbit, Aristine, and Baby Girl; was born in Attapulgus, GA on May 26, 1953 to the late Horace “Pop” Ray and Mattie Doris Ray. She graduated from Attapulgus High School in 1971. Sunset was April 22, 2025 at 6:27AM at her home in Palm Bay, FL surrounded by her family. She accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of Smith Grove Baptist Church in Georgia.  She instilled the love of Christ in her children and grandchildren, encouraging that they "give the Lord some time".   

Chris’s memory lives on through her devoted husband of ~53 years, Arthur L. Howard Jr.; 2 daughters, Angela (Jermaine) Howard-Revel of Melbourne, FL and Camesha Howard of Palm Bay FL; 1 bonus daughter; 3 grandchildren; 6 bonus grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild, 8 siblings; 5 remaining in-laws; 4 aunts, 2 Uncles; and host of nieces, nephews, cousins, dear friends, and an honorary daughter.

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