Shirelene Howard Obituary
We announce the death of Shirelene Howard (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania), who passed away on August 12, 2026, at the age of 79. Shirelene will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Shirelene will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Shirelene will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Shirelene’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Shirley Bratcher and Jesro Cruel; her adoptive parents, Annabelle Braxton Dean and Jack Dean; her husband James Leonard Howard, Sr.; her daughter Lori A. Bratcher (Shirl) of Harrisburg, PA; her grandson Jordan Bratcher-Gray of Lafayette; and her daughter Shelly Scott. She was also cherished by relatives, friends, church family members.
