She grew up in Lufkin, Texas. Cora graduated from Dunbar High School in 1961 and she married her childhood sweetheart Theodore R. Howard on July 6, 1963. Before coming back to Lufkin after getting married, Ted and Cora spent from February 1964 until July 1964 in Norfolk Virginia. They would fondly refer to that as their honeymoon because their first daughter was conceived in Norfolk, Virginia. Theodore and Cora moved to Seattle, Washington in 1965. Cora was a hard worker and worked as a Key Punch Operator at SeaFirst Bank while attending 3 years of college in the evening at Seattle Central. Cora was a dedicated mother whom loved her family, loved her husband and had a nurturing spirit. Cora has been a member of First AME Church since 1977 and was a devout Christian whom loved the Lord. Upon reflecting on her college major, Cora decided to educate students while attending and graduating from Seattle University in 1986 with her Bachelor in Education degree. Cora loved elementary teaching and helped influence students with achieving their educational goals. Cora worked as a teacher in Seattle Public Schools for 23 years until her retirement in 2009.
Our beloved Cora transitioned to be with the Lord on April 3, 2020. Cora Howard was preceded in death by her mother Doris Smith-Hulett and stepfather Raymond Hulett. Cora is survived by her brother Michael Hulett (Wife-Corliss), Denny Hulett (Wife- Willie T) and sister Michelle Hulett all residents of Lufkin, Texas.
Cora leaves to mourn her husband Theodore R. Howard of 56 years and 7 children.
Terri Howard-West daughter, Theodore R. Howard II son (Wife -Lee), Shaundra Howard twin daughter, Shari Howard-Powell twin daughter (Husband-Joe), Chris Howard son, Naikia Howard son and Kesha Howard daughter all residents of Seattle, WA.
She leaves her childhood friend Elnora Clay and 18 Grandchildren in addition to 1 great-grandchild to celebrate her life:
Deron Bryant, Aaron Bryant, Courtney West, Teddy and Lauren Howard, Cidric and Corey Hendrix, Jay, Jordan and Seth Powell, Krislyn Howard, Christopher Howard, Kadyn Howard, Kalil Howard, Kai Howard, Lazaya Howard, Noah Howard, Malia Howard-Richerson and great-grandchild Ares Bryant. Cora also had a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, family and friends whom all had the opportunity to love and be loved by Mrs. Cora Jean Howard. Cora was generous, funny, loved to interior decorate and blessed others with her encouraging words. She was the matriarch to the Howard Family. Cora was a devoted wife and dedicated mother to her family. Cora was a kind, loving and giving soul and will be truly missed by her family. “Blessed are they that mourn: For they shall be comforted” Matthew 5:4
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