She was born July 15, 1939 in Bronx, New York to Charles Circello and Elizabeth Hewitt. Her beloved nickname… Bunny was a childhood name… and the only one allowed to call her this was her son-in-law, Ricky.
Joan was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Howard, and granddaughter, Kristin Rene White.
She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Tallahassee. She had her degree in business, which helped her excel in her job with the State of Florida.
She is survived by her 3 children, Debra Lewis (Ricky), Dale Caldwell (Brenda), Angela Scott (Timothy).
Joan leaves behind 8 grandchildren, Rachel Cofield (Emma Cofield), Mindy McBroom (Russell), Terry Bennett (BJ), Daniel Caldwell, Mariah Caldwell, Alanna Caldwell, Jackson Scott and Joshua Scott; as well as several great grandchildren.
She will forever be remembered by her family for her feisty and spirited Italian heritage. As well as for her love of music, especially Sandi Patty, The Gaithers and Frank Sinatra.
There will be a graveside service on Saturday May 21, 2022, at 10:00am at MeadowWood Memorial Park, 700 Timberlane Road, Tallahassee, Florida.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to Covenant Hospice.