Lillie Mae Howard was a native of Patterson, Louisiana and resident of Franklin, Louisiana.
Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until Celebration of Life at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Jones Funeral Home Chapel 1101 Main Street Franklin, Louisiana. Burial will follow in the New Salem Baptist Church Cemetery.
She leaves to cherish her memories her sister, Florida Theresa Powell of Franklin, Louisiana; two brothers, Rev. Frederick (Patsy) Powell of Morgan City, Louisiana and Joseph (Marie) Powell of Lake Charles, Louisiana; along with a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Lillie Mae was preceded in death by her parents, Leroy Howard, Sr. and Ara Mae Powell, stepfather, Burnell Powell, Sr.; her siblings, Leroy Howard, Jr., Burnell Powell, Jr., Gloria Jean Thorpes, Ed Powell, Lionel Powell, and Lawrence Howard.
