Myra Denise Carter, 70, peacefully entered eternal rest on Thursday, December 5, 2024. A lifelong resident of Norfolk, Virginia, Myra was born on June 15, 1954, to the late Carolyn Berthena Howard and Norman Leroy Sheppard.
Myra received her education through the Norfolk Public School System and dedicated 33 years of service to Hampton Roads Transit. She was cherished for her loving and generous spirit, as well as her exceptional talent for cooking. Whether it was Thanksgiving, Christmas, birthdays, weddings, banquets, anniversaries, or funerals, Myra’s cooking expertise and hospitality brought comfort and joy to countless lives. Beyond her cooking, she was known for her boundless compassion, often opening her home to those in need. To know Myra was to have a place of refuge and love.
She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Elisha Carter; her beloved daughter, La’Joy Monique Howard; and her cherished nephew, Demetrius Lamont “Red” Howard.
Myra’s legacy lives on through her loving daughter, Capria (Mark) Smith; four sisters, Carolyn Howard Lewis-Brown, Phyllis (James) Minton, Nancy (Richard) Hendricks, and Arlette Howard, all of Norfolk; three brothers, Chauncey (LaVern, predeceased) Howard of Philadelphia, PA, Jay (Beverly) Howard, and Michael Howard, both of Norfolk; five treasured grandchildren, JaKiara Howard, Carla Howard, Caprice Howard, Gregory Howard, and Karon Howard; ten adored great-grandchildren; four step-children, Elisha Jr., Ervin, Angela, and Delsie; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends who will forever hold her memory close.
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Marlo Ricks/Turner says
December 10, 2024 at 12:53 pmMy condolences to all the family and friends. Myra was like family to me, because she was friends with my sister. I can say she was a beautiful person whom I will never forget. Always willing to give a helping hand when she could. I will always love you Myra. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I pray for your comfort through these trying times. ❤️❤️
Shenita Howard says
December 10, 2024 at 11:36 pmAuntie Auntie Auntie. Why did you have to leave. I love and miss you. Thanks for standing up for me especially behind my back. I love you fly high 😢 😔 😇
Capria Belcher (Hicks) says
December 11, 2024 at 8:26 amMy condolences to the Howard family, may God continue to comfort you in your time of sorrow, she was a sweet soul and I will always remember her, she named her daughter after me. Rest on Myra,
Delores Hendricks says
December 11, 2024 at 5:14 pmSending our Condolences to the family and friends. Praying for your strength and peace during this difficult time.
Love,
The Hendricks and Pierce Family 💜🙏🙏🙏
Dinese Woods says
December 11, 2024 at 8:31 pmMy condolences to the Howard family. Myra ( Poo) my nickname. for her was a good friend. I met her when she drove for stop and, my children rode with her .Then we spent 30 years together as bus drivers. I loved Myra and, will never forget our good times. RIP Myra . Family one day at a time . Love Dinese
Johnnie and Natalie Lassiter says
December 12, 2024 at 9:08 amOur sincerest condolences to the family. We were co-workers at HRT, and Myra was truly a good person to be around. RIP. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.
ANGELA BREEDLOVE says
December 12, 2024 at 11:54 amOur Other Momma, I Thank The Good Lord Above For Placing You & Your Family In Our Lives.Seeing You Pulling Up In That Loud Fast Car.The Beautiful Long Haired Ebony Queen Diva. Walking Breaking All The Curbs As She Floated By. Behind Her,A Sweet Little Girl La’Joy & My Bopsey Twin,Capria Whom We Would Be Together For the Next 45 Years And Going . During This Time There Would Be A Lot Of Laughter, Beatings, Crying ,Punishment And Plenty of Lessons Learned.All Of Us In From Ingleside Growing Up Becoming The Men & Women We Are Today. Had A Significant Touch Of Love From Momma Myra.All The Kids Knew Her .iWe Were The Last Of The Generations That ,What Ma Said ,Aunties And The Neighbors We Did, No Questions About It. You Had Better Not Looked Funny Or Said Nothing. We Were So Blessed To Have Community ,Raising Us. Momma Myra Had A Place In Her Heart. For Every Child & Persons She Had Encountered. May God Continue To Bless Each And Everyone Whom Is Here To Carry The Torch Of Love, Passing It On As She Did. Yes, These Are Big Shoes To Fill, With Jesus We All Can. Love Yall, With Our Deepest Sympathy,For Our Loss And Celebration Of Life .I Know We Will See Ma Again.Love Always, Your Ingleside Family .
Evelyn Howard says
December 23, 2024 at 11:29 amAunt Nicey why you had to go so soon. You was my back bone when I was in VA you always made sure me and my kids was good. You didn’t have to help us but you did. Thank you so much for helping me and my kids . RIP Auntie Love you.