Laura Howard

Precious Memories Laura Freness Howard As beautiful as a rose to see, was her life she lived so gracefully. She made things precious by her touch; her selfless loves lives on in each of us. The petals of her life fell one by one; each a gift of her heart till there were none. Yet her radiance blooms once again in fields of glory with no end. Laura Freness Howard began her journey when she blessed her parents, R.H. Horton and Anna Francis Horton with her birth on January 17, 1958, in Denver, Colorado. She was the only child born to this union. As a child, she enjoyed playing with her friends in the neighborhood and spending quality time with her family. She and her cousins, Beverly and Freda shared many happy and memorable moments together at Lakeside Amusement Park. Laura received her early education in Denver where she attended East High School. She united in holy matrimony to Albert Lee Howse. They first met in the historic five points area in Denver when they both where in their youth. To this union one son, Albert Larnell Howard was born. She later met Ronnie R. Anthony. They have been together for over 30 years. Ronnie remembers the two of them enjoying each other's company and sharing as a family. Albert remembers his mother as loving and devoted. Later her grandchildren, Amoney, Albert, Jr., Curtis and Kayla were an additional source of joy and pride in her life. They lovingly called her "Grandma Freness" and fondly remember their visits and she taking them shopping. She was also blessed to have a great grandchild, Caine Howard. Laura was employed for a number of years by the City and County of Denver in Environmental Services. Her co-workers and employers remember her dedication and how well she worked together with others. A woman of belief in the Lord, Laura enjoyed worshipping at the Potter's House of Denver. She was happy with the wisdom and knowledge she was gaining as she worshipped the Lord. Laura was a fun loving woman who enjoyed life and those she encircled. In her free time, she enjoyed listening to the music of Luther Vandross. Her closest friends, Gregory Hasbroch, Clarence Shaw, Annie Hamlin and others will miss the camaraderie they all shared together and she being a true and genuine friend. She will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known this kind and wonderful woman. To know Laura was to love her. Laura Freness Howard departed this life to the embrace of the Lord on December 26, 2012, in Denver, Colorado. Those left to cherish her memory and mourn her loss include her devoted companion, Ronnie R. Anthony of Denver; her son, Albert L. (Nikki) Howard, Sr. of Aurora; 4 grandchildren, Anomey T. Howard of Denver, Albert L. Howard, Jr., Curtis J. Howard, and Kayla A. Howard all of Aurora; one great grandchild, Caine Tenant Howard of Aurora and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and many friends.

Visitation: 12/30/2012 at 12:00 PM - Pipkin Braswell - 6601 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO
Service: 12/31/2012 at 1:00 PM - Pipkin Braswell - Denver, CO
Cemetery: Fairmount Cemetery -