Linastean Howard, 85 years old, died at home July 7, 2022. She was born in Crestview, Florida November 16, 1936, to John and Annie (King) Chessher.
She was a Christian and loved the Lord, was a hard worker and enjoyed Life! Family and friends were always welcome, and her spirit and smile will be missed by everyone. Linastean was an amazing, special woman and a Blessing to all who knew her–SHE WAS THE BEST!!!. She retired as a secretary at the Food Warehouse for Okaloosa County School Board.
The funeral will be Monday, July 11, 2022, at Brackney Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 1:30-2:30 with services at 2:30, led by Jerry Paul Cadenhead with burial at Holt Cemetery.
Pall bearers will be Joel Givens, Johnny Barrow, Ricky Despaux, Tommy Kyser, Butch Wade and Danny Graves. Honorary pallbearers will be the Crestview Class of 1954, Bill Barrow, Randy Becker and Mike Madden.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Junior Howard and brothers Angus Harrelson and John Allen Chessher. Her sisters were Annie (Sis) Carpenter, Elizabeth (Lizzie) Garrett, Mazie Barrow and Plezzie Lee Kyser.
Linastean is survived by one son, Danny Howard and two daughters-Jan (Danny) Graves and Lisa (Butch) Wade.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pilots for Christ or Emerald Coast Hospice.
Brackney Funeral Service Chapel
Brackney Funeral Service Chapel
Barbara Henderson Slocumb
July 10, 2022, 5:37 pm
So sorry to hear of Linastean’s passing. I remember her as a great hostess and she loved being involved with all things pertaining to her friends and family. We are cousins and share the same family ties. She definitely leaves a wonderful legacy. Love to you Jan, Lisa and all the family.
Alice and Mack Sanders
July 10, 2022, 8:32 pm
Lisa, condolences to you and your family. I loved your mom very much. She was a real sweetheart. She will be sorely missed. I would love to come to the service but Mack is very sick and in the hospital having a rough time. Love and prayers to everyone.
Bobby Barrow
July 11, 2022, 2:59 am
Aunt Linastean was almost a year younger than me, but she was much smarter! She was my earliest playmate and lived next door for most of our childhood. She was more like a sister to me and she was the last of my Mother’s generation. I left home as a teenager and only got to know her as an adult by occasional family and class of 1954 reunions. I knew her to be a faithful Christian mother and homemaker and I am pleased to have had her as part of my family. Bobby Barrow