A registered nurse and longtime resident of Hampton and Newport News areas, Myra unexpectedly passed on Sept. 22, 2021 while being cared for at Sentara Careplex in Hampton.

Myra is survived by her children Bertram, Layla, and Jannea Dixon; her mother Lillian L. Howard; her sisters and brother Rhonda Owner, Gail Blowe, Norma Howard, Bonnie Singleton, Rhoda Howard, and Leon Cooke; many nephews, nieces, and cousins. She is predeceased by her father Floyd A. Howard, Sr; her sister Velvet M. Howard; and brother Floyd "Dobie" Howard Jr.

She was born in Hampton, the daughter of Lillian L. and Floyd A. Howard. She started at Machen Elementary, Davis Middle, and Bethel High School before coming into her career. She continued her education with Thomas Nelson acquiring a degree in Science and transitioned into the Riverside Nursing Program receiving her license to be come a Registered Nurse. She held her nursing license and practiced medicine for 15 years.

She was a loving and giving mother of all that she could. Knowledge, wisdom, and truth were her specialties. She was always looking for adventure and fun with family. She later in life found some other passions such as beading, arts and crafts, and becoming a botanist.

When life threw Myra a curve ball she remained hopeful as she stood on the promises of God. She believed in the power of prayer. In reflection.....Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass...it's about learning to dance in the rain. … and Myra showed us how to dance in the rain…

A celebration of life service will be held on Friday, October 1, 2021 at Hampton Roads Church at 11 AM. Burial will follow in Hampton Memorial Gardens. There will be a visitation at the funeral home on Thursday, September 30, 2021 from 6:30 to 8:00 PM.