Esdonna Rae Howard

Esdonna Rae Howard, age 43, of Springfield, went home to be with the Lord on September 4, 2024. She was born on February 12, 1981, in Springfield, Ohio to Kenny Howard and Sahalla Nickerson. She was blessed to be raised by Iris and Michael Howard, Kimmy Harris, and Tammy Furr.

Esdonna was preceded in death by her father, Kenny; Tammy Furr; brothers: Eric Howard and Phillip Howard; sisters: Shonda Howard and Tamera Howar; aunts: Kimberly Howard and Tina Storey; uncles: Phillip Howard, Donald Howard, Stephen Howard, and Wayne Howard; and grandparents: Ruby Kimberline, Harris Weathers, and Esther and Donald Howard.

Esdonna is survived by her sons: Ralland Brown, Ty’Aren Brown, Jokell Brown, and Jamar Jordan; brother, Aaron Howard; sisters: Na’Quita  Howard, Desiree’ Howard, Latisha Howard, Kiana Howard, and Tamia Howard; bonus sister, Dionna Stephens & Crystal Luckett; nieces: Zayvennoa Crossley, Tyonna Crossley, Jailynn Knight, and Nila Howard; nephew, Jaidon Knight; aunts: Mia Davenport, Roxann Whitmore, Shonda Kimberline, Angelina Perkins, and Shona Hawthorn; uncles: Walter Kimberline, Mark Howard, Bryant Howard, and Arnold Howard; great grandmother, Viloa Weathers; as well as many other friends.

Esdonna attended Clark State Community College after high school. She then spent time working as a supervisor at Stanley as well as assisting the community by working at Liberty Tax as a tax preparer.

Esdonna will be missed by all those who knew and loved her. To share a memory of Esdonna, or leave a special message for her family, please see the online obituary below.

Romans 8:18  For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us