Fay A. Howlette Obituary (1929 - 2018)

HOWLETTE, Fay Elizabeth Anderson , was born on January 15,1929 at the Harlem Hospital, New York City, New York to the late Wilbur H. Anderson and Ethel McGwinn Johnson. Fay was raised in Richmond, Virginia after her father's sudden death when she was young. Overcoming blindness as a child, she was educated in Richmond Public Schools graduating with the Class of 1945 from Armstrong High School. It was there she met, and later married her high school sweetheart John Logan Howlette on September 24, 1946. Together they raised four kids and opened the first black optometry practice in the state of Virginia. John examined the patients and Fay managed the office. John, who preceded her in death in 2002, and Fay were married for almost 56 years.Fay enjoyed pinochle and was a beloved and long-standing member of the Richmond Chapter of The Links, Incorporated; at her death she was recognized as Alumna status. Needless to convey, Fay was a woman of phenomenal strength, steadfast faith, incomparable compassion, unwavering devotion, and extraordinary love for her children and others. Fay is survived by four children, John L. "Whistle" Howlette, Jr., Eric Michael Howlette (Cynthia), Samuel "Sandy" Howlette (Maryfrances), and Robin Howlette Marshall Carter; three grandsons, Christopher Howlette (Erin), Jonathan Howlette, John Logan Howlette III; seven granddaughters, Erin Marshall, Erika Marshall, Sherron "Nikki" Buchanan (Keith),Brittany Alston Caballero, Marisa Fontecilla (Adrian), Asya Howlette, Korinn Carter; two great grandsons, Cory Howlette, Landon "Bean" Buchanan; and one great granddaughter, Natalie Howlette; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. There will be a viewing for Fay at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street, Richmond, VA on Friday, December 28, 2018 from 6 pm to 7 pm. Funeral services will be at First Baptist Church of South Richmond, 1501 Decatur St., Richmond, VA on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at 1pm. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.