Reba Howe, 87, of Chattanooga, died on Wednesday, September 14, 2011.
Reba was a native of Trenton, Ga., and a graduate of Dade County High School. She and her late husband owned and operated Jiffy Drive Inn and Howe’s Drive Inn for over 35 years.
Reba was a former member of Philadelphia Baptist Church and Calvary Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Paul Howe and Carl Bray; a son, Randall Howe and her sisters, Frieda Stevens and Frances Gold.
Reba is survived by her son, Eddie Howe and wife Katy; daughter-in-law, Linda Howe; two grandsons, Dr. Chad (Dr. Janet) Howe and Ryan Howe; two granddaughters, Denise (Steve) Davis and Lynn Howe Sokol; two stepgrandsons, Daniel (Christie) Miller and Dr. Stephen (Shelly) Miller; three great-grandchildren and five stepgreat-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the staff and caregivers at NHC of Rossville for their love and compassion given to Reba.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, September 15, and 12-1 p.m. on Friday at the North Chapel.
Services for Reba will follow at 1 p.m. on Friday, September 16, at the North Chapel with Minister Reid Perry officiating. Burial will be in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given in Reba’s name to Martin Boyd Christian Center, 6845 Standifer Gap Road, Chattanooga, Tn. 37421.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, Tn. 37343.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com.