Jeraline J. “Jeri” Howard was born on August 8, 1949. She departed this life on April 11, 2021. Jeri was born in Chicago, Illinois to Lewis and Lucille Johnson. Jeri found Christ at an early age at Canaan Missionary Baptist Church. She graduated from Harrison High School and went on to further her education at both University of Illinois and Platte Community College. She was a property manager for HUD and an instructor for distance education at Central Community College-Platte Campus at Columbus, Nebraska.
Jeraline leaves behind to cherish her memories, her husband of 53 years, Roosevelt Howard Jr.; three children, JaChiele Howard, JaShowne Howard, and JaiSon Howard; seven grandchildren, Jordan Howard, Khauvey Kaitjindi, Kheydra Kaitjindi, Jaia Howard, Thomas Amador, Jaiden Howard, Desirae Amador; two siblings, Lewis Johnson Jr. and Marjorie Hundley; two in-laws, Deborah Johnson and James Hundley; Goddaughter, Brittany Capri Johnson; Godson, Martuan Johnson and a host of nieces and nephews.
Jeri will be missed by all those who knew her. We Love You!
Private family services will be held at a later date. Condolences may be left at Trump Funeral Services, 1600 West “O” Street, Lincoln.
Mrs Jeraline has been so highly spoken of by Melissa, I’m sure many are grieving her loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve this precious woman.
Praying for the family you lost a great lady
Mrs. Howard always treated me with love and kindness every time I saw her I thank God for allowing me to get to know her and the Howard family
Rest easy Mrs Howard until we meet again
My heart breaks for your family. I have many fond memories of growing up and having conversations at the kitchen table with Mom and Aunt Margie! It’s been years since I’ve seen her, but our friendship makes this hurt for me because you’re hurting. Sending all my love in your time of loss Howard family!
My Dear Aunt “Jeri.” I want to say that I LOVE you and I’ve missed you for many years and now you have departed this Earth. You always had a fondness for me even during my personal struggles, I want to say I apologize, I got better, and I wish you could see your Nephew and had a chance to meet your Great Nieces. When “some” closed their doors on me you always encouraged me as a child, always with a “Van Amp” you gonna be just fine. I will forever keep you in my heart, and I look forward to seeing you in another life.
God Bless you dear heart,
May you rest peacefully.
Anthony Howard
Mom, you will forever be missed. Love you more than you ever knew.
Heartfelt condolences my dear brother Roosevelt. I pray continued strength and blessings from God be with you and the children as you deal with the loss of Jeri. Take comfort in God’s promises that one day you will be reunited where sickness and death will be no more (Revelation 21:3-4).
Arletha and I offer our condolences. May the grace of God be with you and your family
To my brother Roosevelt (Turkey) and Shelli, Shon and Jaison, and grands, May the God of tender mercies comfort you during this trial- some time. My prayers for the family are for peace and calm during this hour. The Bible promises us a hope of seeing our dear loved ones again who’s fallen asleep. Cherish the memories but trust the God who can not and will not lie when he says there will be a resurrection. Acts 15:24. We will see Jeri again
I love you all ❤️
To my brother Turkey and family pray that God strengthen and comfort during this time . My sincere condolences.
My mom and dad cherished your friendships. I missed coming and checking in with you both.
I’m sorry for your loss.