Celebrating the life of
Vivian Allen Howard
December 04, 1913 - November 18, 2015
SAVANNAH - Vivian Allen Howard passed away at her residence on November 18, 2015 just a week before her 102nd birthday. Born in Milledgeville, Georgia, she was daughter of Nellie Gould Allen and Charles Darius Allen. The family moved to Savannah when she was a young child. Vivian attended Georgia College for Women in Milledgeville, University of Georgia and Armstrong State College earning a degree in Early Childhood Education.
She is predeceased by her parents, her loving and devoted husband John Chatham Howard, Sr., and sisters, Myrtle Allen Waters and Dorothy Allen Taylor.
Vivian was constantly recognized and thanked by her former students and their parents for her nurturing and outstanding instruction. She taught kindergarten at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church and First Christian Church. She developed the Early Childhood Development program at Hunter Army Air Base where she also taught. She developed the initial Head Start Program in Savannah. She developed the program for training teacher aids at the Savannah Vocational Technical School where she also taught. She served multiple terms as president and secretary for the Chatham Savannah Kindergarten Association. She enjoyed her volunteer jobs with Hospice Savannah, Chatham County Court Child Advocate Program, Sunday school teacher and guide for the Green Meldrim House. She was a communicant of St. John’s Episcopal Church and was a member of ECW. She was also a member of the DAR.
Vivian will be remembered for her strong faith, service and dedication to the education of children. She was a lady of true Southern grace and dignity. Her beautiful smile was infectious. She graciously opened her home to family and friends. Her homes in-town and at Tybee was the home away from home for many children. She was always well informed, interesting, and not afraid to share her opinion (solicited or otherwise). She delighted in her travels around the world.
She is survived by her children, John Chatham Howard, Jr. (Carol), and Linda Howard Pounds; grandchildren, Christy Ellis (Marty), John Chatham Howard, III (Tricia), all of Savannah and Earen Pounds (Catherine) of Augusta; great grandchildren, Elizabeth Huber, Haley Ellis, Andrew Howard and Caroline Howard.
The family would like to thank the wonderful loving ladies who cared for her in her home; Mitchelene Williams, Gwen Lewis, Janice Parsons, Drucilla Russell, Janae Godboldte, and Liz Davis. Also, the devoted staff of Hospice Savannah.
The funeral service will be held at St. John’s Episcopal Church at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 20, 2015. Interment will be in Private.
Remembrances in lieu of flowers may be sent to Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416 or St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1 West Macon Street, Savannah, GA 31401.
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Linda and family, I was saddened to hear of your mother's death. Though she had such a wonderful life and longevity it does not mean she will be missed less. She was a wonderful next door neighbor for Dot and me for a decade.
- Nan Waters Peacocke, Roswell, GA
My condolences to the Howard family for the loss of your dear loved one. During this most difficult time, may your hearts be comforted by Jehovah God's promise to swallow up death forever and to wipe away the tears from all faces(Isaiah 25:8).
- Thomas, Snellville, Ga.
I am so,sorry to read of Vivian's passing. I had wanted to contact her when my uncle, Bobby Gould, had a memorial service in Savannah in mid May. My mother and Vivian were cousins and the last time I saw her was we had her service in Savannah about ten years ago. I am so sorry we did not get to see her again. She was so sweet and she and my Mother looked alike. By that I mean that both were beautiful.
- Patricia Timothy, Covington, , La.
We will miss seeing our neighbors' smiling faces. Our condolences to the family.
- Hal & Patty Carswell, Savannah, GA
So sorry for the loss of Mrs. Howard. She certainly lived a long life. We got to know Mrs. Howard when my father, Chaplain George Saunders was at Habersham House in 2012. Hopefully all the memories will live in your hearts forever. God bless Mrs. Howard's family. Chris Dasher
- Chris and Don Dasher, Hilton Head Island, SC
We were saddened to hear of the loss of Chat's beloved mother. What an amazing life she lived and an honorable, accomplished legacy she leaves for her family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you who loved her.
- Wayne and Pamela Javins, Jacksonville, Fl
Linda We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
- Hope and Lee Lassiter, Savannah, Ga
Chat and Carol,we send our sincere sympathy on the passing of Chat's mother,You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, Georgia
Chat and Carol,we send our sincere sympathy on the passing of Chat's mother,You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, Georgia
I knew Mrs. Howard from Habersham House. She was always A sweet and kind Lady. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time
- Marjorie D. Jones, Vidalia, GA
Linda and family, I was saddened to hear of your mother's death. Though she had such a wonderful life and longevity it does not mean she will be missed less. She was a wonderful next door neighbor for Dot and me for a decade.
- Nan Waters Peacocke, Roswell, GA
My condolences to the Howard family for the loss of your dear loved one. During this most difficult time, may your hearts be comforted by Jehovah God's promise to swallow up death forever and to wipe away the tears from all faces(Isaiah 25:8).
- Thomas, Snellville, Ga.
I am so,sorry to read of Vivian's passing. I had wanted to contact her when my uncle, Bobby Gould, had a memorial service in Savannah in mid May. My mother and Vivian were cousins and the last time I saw her was we had her service in Savannah about ten years ago. I am so sorry we did not get to see her again. She was so sweet and she and my Mother looked alike. By that I mean that both were beautiful.
- Patricia Timothy, Covington, , La.
We will miss seeing our neighbors' smiling faces. Our condolences to the family.
- Hal & Patty Carswell, Savannah, GA
So sorry for the loss of Mrs. Howard. She certainly lived a long life. We got to know Mrs. Howard when my father, Chaplain George Saunders was at Habersham House in 2012. Hopefully all the memories will live in your hearts forever. God bless Mrs. Howard's family. Chris Dasher
- Chris and Don Dasher, Hilton Head Island, SC
We were saddened to hear of the loss of Chat's beloved mother. What an amazing life she lived and an honorable, accomplished legacy she leaves for her family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you who loved her.
- Wayne and Pamela Javins, Jacksonville, Fl
Linda We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
- Hope and Lee Lassiter, Savannah, Ga
Chat and Carol,we send our sincere sympathy on the passing of Chat's mother,You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, Georgia
Chat and Carol,we send our sincere sympathy on the passing of Chat's mother,You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, Georgia
I knew Mrs. Howard from Habersham House. She was always A sweet and kind Lady. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time
- Marjorie D. Jones, Vidalia, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
