Service Details
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church
Visitation: 10 a.m.
Service: 11 a.m.
Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park
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Racine – Lois Yvonne Howze, 73, passed away at Froedtert Medical Center on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. She was born in Quitman, Mississippi on October 29, 1943. She had been a Racine resident for most of her life, and retired from Webster Electric/Danfoss in early 2000’s.
Lois was a loving mother who enjoyed baking and cooking special Sunday dinners for her family. With her affectionate and infectious personality, she was also a mother-figure to many children in the neighborhood along 13th street. Her faith was equally important to her. She loved to sing in church, and as an evangelist she spread the word of God whenever she could.
Lois is survived by her children: Diana Giese of Racine, Lamonda Howze of Tampa, Florida, Tracy L. Howze of Muncie, Indiana, and Marcus (Beth) West of Racine; grandchildren: Andrew Giese, Dana Giese, Amber Harris, Tyisha (Quincy) Dawkins, Keyanna Mayfield, Damien (Janiqua) Winston, Morgan Howze, Sirita Reams, Tracie Howze, Jamon Howze, Demetrius Howze, Maaliyah West, and Justin Robbins; 14 great-grandchildren; 6 sisters and 3 brothers; other relatives and friends, including Ernestine Smith, Deloris Bell, Sue Neil, Nettie Mahoney, Kimberly Gore, and Margaret Bolton. She was preceded in death by her father, Leon Riley; her mother, Beatrice (nee: Brown) Crain; 1 brother and 1 grandchild.
Homegoing services will be held in St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 with Apostle James Mann presiding. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Interment will take place at West Lawn Memorial Park immediately following the service. Memorials to the Froedtert Hospital Foundation (for Cardiac Care) have been suggested.
Our family extends sincere gratitude and thanks to the Cardiac Care Team at Froedtert Memorial Hospital for your compassion, dedication, and care given to “LoLo” and all of her family.
Cynthia Claybrook and family says
I was so heartbroken when I heard about Lois I never knew she was in the hospital please except. My condolences and prayers.I am so sorry for you guys loss.
Gwendolyn Reams says
You have my condolences.
Rosalind Hayslett says
My condolences to the family of my dear friend Lois. We will surely miss her deeply. My prayers will forever be with you all.
Ernestine Smith says
I will miss you dearly my friend, there will never be another friend like you for me. Until we meet again. Rest in heaven. I’ ll always love you.
Tina Butler Grandberry says
My Condolences To The Family 0f Lo/Lo 0ne 0f My Mama Dearest Friend We Gonna Miss You…..
Tina Butler Grandberry says
My Condolences To The Family My Ma N Lo Was Good Friends We Gonna Miss Her Deeply 0ne Thing That Fill My Heart With Happiness Is That LOIS HAD A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH THE LORD….
Rest Now Lo/Lo
Anonymous says
Gracie fan dry. I’m sorry for your lost and may God give you all comfort.
Kyeshia Brakes-Grady says
Sending my love and prayers to the family during this difficult time. My Ma Howze will forever live on in her special place in my heart.
Pastor Stephen Land says
Our dearest Sister “Lolo” it is hard to express how deep an impression you have made in our lives. With an introduction that was initiated through the loss of your brother Ronnell. The few days we spent with you and your beautiful sisters impacted our lives and our church in a very special way. I am so grateful to have met you, and to have known that you were praying for me, my family and our ministry. You will be dearly missed…! Rest in the arms of our dear Savior my sister. We will meet again on the other Shore.
Grace & Peace
Pastor Land
Immanuel Christian Center
Phoenix, AZ
Tony & Sylvia Clark, San Antonio, TX says
My condolences to the family. Lois was a community mom for us whole grew up in Racine during the 70’s. She raised wonderful children of her own and kept other children in line as well. She worked with my dad at Webster Electric and we were closed to her family as well as her extended family, Dumas’, Rileys, etc.
Rest peacefully Lois. You more than earned it. You are sadly missed yet joyfully remembered by so many.
Megrit Jr and Kenyada Smith says
To the Auntie Lois and the Craine Family and all I send my deepest condolences to you guys ! She was such a good and sweet and spunky woman of God! She adopted me as a neice never look at me any different ! I am good friends with her neice and sister Tawanna and Momma Riley !! She will truly be missed ! Till we meet again blessings and 😘 from the smith family
Jackie Allie says
So sorry to hear about your loss! I never met her, but should have–especially knowing she was born in Quitman, MS where my grandmother, Annie Mae Howze, lived and raised her children. She is in Heaven now. God has her!
Eubanks family says
I am so sorry for your loss. May fond memories of your beloved Lois bring you comfort during this hard time in your life. Look back on all the good memories you were able to have and smile at the fact that you were able to share these before she passed away. My hearts and prayers go out to you and your family. God has promised us that we will soon be reunited with our loved ones. “There is going to be a resurrection,” the Bible confirms at Acts 24:15. “Do not be amazed at this,” Jesus assures us, “for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out.” (John 5:28, 29)
Tammi J. McCright says
Damien: I am so sorry for your loss. Pray in the name of Jesus, meditate on God’s word and wait patiently. He will keep and heal your heart. I ‘ll keep you and your family in my prayers.
Love, Mark’s mom
Kimberly Gore says
Ms . Lois introduced me to the gospel and it came ALIVE in my life. I am a different person because of her. My condolences to LaMonda Lynn Tracy and Marcus. Seek ye first the kingdom of heaven, and EVERYTHING else will fall in place. Trust God. He makes NO MISTAKES. I love y’all. Kim from Tampa , Fl.
Big Bob Hicks Sr. And Bob Hicks Jr. says
Don’t Forget The Family Prayer.