Janet Cheryl Lovett Howard

OBITUARY for Janet Cheryl Lovett Howard | March 19, 1949 - April 14, 2020 "I know that we will be together, like so many friends we've lost along the way. And I know that eventually we'll be together some sweet day. Sorry, I never told you all that I wanted to say, but you will be in my heart forever." - Jan's words, inspired by the song "One Sweet Day" by Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men A Time To Be Born: Janet Cheryl Lovett Howard was born on March 19, 1949 to Julius and Elizabeth Lovett in Newark, NJ. Janet (lovingly referred to as Jan) was then raised in Montclair, NJ from the age of five. At that same age, she became a big sister to Kenneth Lovett. A Time To Be Educated: Jan received her education from elementary to high school in Montclair. She then went to the University of Findlay, obtaining an elementary education degree. Jan then went on to Bowling Green State University to obtain a Master's degree in Personnel Administration. A Time to Labor: Jan first worked at Bowling Green State University. She then worked at the University of Tennessee - Knoxville until she retired in 2000. A Time For Rest and Relaxation: Jan loved to bowl and to shop for bargains. She also loved to take cruises and spend time with family and friends. A Time to Remember: Jan leaves behind the following to mourn and be comforted by memories: A loving husband, Verdis Howard; one daughter, Leslie (Micky) Jones; one brother, Kenneth W. Lovett; three grandchildren, Abigayle, Ambrose and Paul Jones; four special friends, Tanya Leslie, Rosa Thomas, Sabrina Dumas and Kim Stanfield, who truly enriched her life; Mount Calvary Baptist Church and HTPTA (Knoxville, TN); the GPTA WPB; the Dillard High School Class of 1964 (Fort Lauderdale, FL); and members of The Fountain with Rev. Paul Anderson (Raleigh, NC). In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Health Ministry of Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church of West Palm Beach where she served faithfully. You can donate directly from the homepage of this memorial website, or send a check to: Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, 801 8th St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. Please include a note that your check is for the Health Ministry in honor of Janet Howard.