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Heather Marcella Howard, 48, of Newport News

Heather M. Howard (Courtesy of Weymouth Funeral Home & Crematory)

NEWPORT NEWS — Heather Marcella Howard, 48, a mother to the world and the world to her family, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 18, 2022. Often described by her luminous smile and loving personality, Heather was a blessing and her love for life inspired all that came into contact with her. She used these blessings to develop a successful career and raise her three beautiful children: Kaylyn, Kamden, and Aiden. Heather and her two Besties, Angel and Amie, were known as The 3 Assassins.

She was preceded in death by her son, Grant Nicholos Gisclailre. She is survived by her parents, Dottie and Wayne Jackson of Newport News and Brian Johnston of Hampton; her daughters, Kaylyn Gisclaire of Hampton and Kamden Frank of Hampton and her son, Aiden Howard of Arizona; her sister, Hayley Johnston of Hampton; her brother, Brian Johnston “BJ” of Hayes, VA; many nieces and nephews; her Great Dane, Paisley and many friends.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 2022 at Liberty Live Church. Funeral Services will follow at 5:00 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made the Heather Howard Go Fund Me page, https://gofund.me/9bddab53. Arrangements by Weymouth Funeral Home.

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