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Venna Gilstrap Howard

April 28, 1941 - October 3, 2007
Venna Ann Gilstrap Howard, 66, of 3 Bermuda Court, wife of Philip ?PK? Howard, died Wednesday, October 3, 2007 at her residence. Born in Six Mile, she was the daughter Levis Leon Gilstrap of Greenville and the late Alice Williams Gilstrap. Mrs. Howard attended Winthrop College and was the retired co-owner of Howard Construction Company. She was of the Baptist faith. Surviving, in addition to her father and husband, are two daughters and sons-in-law, Marilou H. and Rocky Sullivan of Charleston, Wendy H. and Keith Clarke of Campobello; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Gerald K. and Jeannie Howard of Greenville, C. Kelly Howard of Anderson; two sisters, Loretta G. Robinson and Regina G. Smith both of Anderson; a brother, Levis L. Gilstrap, Jr. of Liberty; and four grandchildren, Kelly Ann Howard, Kristen Howard, Hayden Clarke and Venna Shay Clarke. Memorials may be made to the Monastery of St. Clare, 1916 N. Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville, SC 29609. Visitation will be held Saturday, October 6, 2007 from Noon until 1:15 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown, with services to follow at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Park. The family will be at the residence.
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Venna Ann Gilstrap Howard, 66, of 3 Bermuda Court, wife of Philip ?PK? Howard, died Wednesday, October 3, 2007 at her residence. Born in Six Mile, she was the daughter Levis Leon Gilstrap of Greenville and the late Alice Williams Gilstrap. Mrs. Howard attended Winthrop College and was the retired co-owner of Howard Construction Company.Continue Reading

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Wayne,Sandra and Ashley Reece left a message on March 6, 2015:
People pass on, but their memory lives on in our hearts. May memories be a source of comfort at this time. I will never forget all the laughs and boat rides we shared at the lake and will always have those memories.
Tommy & Jeater Forrest left a message on March 6, 2015:
Dear Levis and Family. Vienna Ann was one of the most beautiful girls of the world. We saw her not long ago. She was a dear Paris High die hard. We go back a long time. Levis, we are still living in the house you built for us 45 years ago here at Sum
Susan Dicey left a message on March 6, 2015:
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.
Sue Henley Weaver left a message on March 6, 2015:
Dear Howard family, I am saddened at the passing of Venna. She was a classmate of mine at Paris High, and I remember her as a fun-loving, high spirited, and beautiful girl. She will be missed at our reunions. Sincerely, Sue Weaver, class of '59
Steve Cooper left a message on March 6, 2015:
I taught with Kelly for several years and am truly sorry for you loss, our thoughts an prayers go out to your family. Steve Cooper
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Sandy O''Connell-Rosteck left a message on March 6, 2015:
Very sorry to hear about your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Let me know if you need anything.
Nancy Mills left a message on March 6, 2015:
P.K, Kelly, and Wendy, You are all in my prayers at this time of sadness. Billy has been in Europe for several weeks, but I have told him about your loss and he sends his prayers, also. We love you and will be praying for your peace. Yours in Ch
Laura Shoun left a message on March 6, 2015:
Dear Kelly, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. Please know that we are all thinking about you and keeping you in our prayers. Sincerely, Laura Shoun
Joseph Paddenburg left a message on March 6, 2015:
Kelly, I hurt for you my friend. At this point, I can not truly even imagine what you are going through. You are in the thoughts and prayers of me and my family. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. I regret not being able to attend
Gregg and Sally Coleman left a message on March 6, 2015:
Our thoughts are with you and we are sorry for your loss. Sally and I feel very fortunate to have had the friendship of the Gilstrap family for many years. Gregg
Frances Hatcher Campbell left a message on March 6, 2015:
Goodbye my friend. I will always miss you
Florence Comer left a message on March 6, 2015:
Levis, Loretta, Regina,Chip, I was sadden to read of Venna Ann's death. I still think of our times on Gilstrap Drive. I Countryside Village Retirement Center in Easley. Please accept my thoughts and prayers. Florence
Catherine & Tikie Christophillis left a message on March 6, 2015:
Dear P.K. and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We were very privileged to have known Venna over the years and always enjoyed her company. We will miss her also. May the Good Lord bless her soul and may her me
Bob & Judy Maxwell left a message on March 6, 2015:
P.K., Veena was a beautiful lady and a wonderful person. Deepest Sympathy. Bob and Judy Maxwell
Blake Arnett left a message on March 6, 2015:
Just wanted to let ya'll know that I am thinking about each one of you. I am sorry for your loss and know that Venna will be truly missed. She was a wonderful person. Ya'll will be in my prayers, Blake Arnett
Alan Horne left a message on March 6, 2015:
Wendy & Keith, So sorry to hear of the the loss of Wendy's mother, We will keep you and your family in our thought & prayers. Alan & Nora
Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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