Jestine Frink Obituary (1947 - 2016)

Jestine Rice Frink was born on January 18th, 1947, in Jersey City, New Jersey. She was the oldest of three daughters born to the late Luther and Martha Rice. Jestine attended Public School #14 and Lincoln High School where she played on the Volleyball Team. She also received an Associate's Degree in Business Administration from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. As a teenager, Jestine was very active in her community. With an eye for beauty, Jestine entered local pageants and worked the runway as a model in various fashion shows in her hometown. Jestine was the mother of three boys Raynard Howell Jr., Reginal Howell and Aron Howell. Her children were her pride, joy and motivation. She traveled interstate and internationally supporting her children as they competed in soccer, basketball and baseball tournaments. Jestine had a passion for make-up and fashion. She was introduced to Mary Kay in 1980 where she quickly climbed the ranks to Director. She was chosen to participate in an exclusive training course at the home of President and CEO Mary Kay Ash in Dallas, Texas. Her tenacious spirit leads her to ultimately coordinating her own fashion shows and influencing teen girls with her weekly charm school. In 2005, Jestine married Morris Frink. They relocated from New Jersey and built a home in North Chesterfield, Virginia. After a long battle with illness, she departed her earthly home on December 20th, 2016. Jestine is preceded in death by her parents Luther and Martha Rice. She is survived by her devoted and loving husband Morris Frink; sisters ,Darlene Rice Gilliam and Lorraine Silva; her sisters in law Cargenia Henderson, Rowena Johnson, and Joyce Frink; her brothers in law, Charles Gilliam, William Silva, Charles Frink, Thurston Frink, Frederick (Tony) Frink, and Larry Johnson; her Children; Raynard Howell, Jr., Reginal Howell,and Aron Howell; daughters in Law; Deborah Howell, Maryann Howell, Angie Howell; her step daughters; She'ra White, Shamekie Frink, and Desire Best, her grandchildren; Sharaya Howell, Raynard Howell III, Elton Howell, Aron Howell II, Tiana Howell, Reginal Howell II, Tony Ray Howell, Danovan and Zachariah Shelton; her great-grandchild, Kay, her nieces ; Charlene Gilliam (God Daughter), Cherie and Tiffany Silva; her nephew, Alonzo Gilliam; foster son, Noah Faison and a host of cousins and friends. Jestine was a visionary; her wisdom encouraged her friends and family to follow their dreams. She was admired by many and respected by all. We will say never a goodbye to Jestine. Her spirit will continue to inspire everyone that knew her. So we say to you Jestine...until we meet again. In your own words...Caio.