Heike Marion Howe

Heike Marion Howe was born to Reverend Homer Pew, Jr. and Mrs. Frenda Marion-Bynes on Friday, July 27, 1979 at 12:27 p.m. in the town of Xanten, the state of North Rhime-Westhalia District of Wesel the Federal Republic of Germany. Heike was the eldest of four siblings and the oldest grandchild, born to her proud grandparents, the late Mr. Homer Pew, Sr. and Mrs. Georgia Pew, and Mr. Julian and Mrs. Johny Marion. Born into a military family, Heike along with her siblings, have traveled and lived in numerous parts of the world. Heike received her early education in the Department of Defense School System in Germany and El Paso, Texas. Heike, along with her mother and siblings moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 1990. She completed her education in the Broward County Public School System, graduating from Fort Lauderdale High School in 1997. She was a cheerleader and studied in the Young Attorney Association Program. She went on to further her education, attending Florida Technical University in Orlando, Florida, which later was named the University of Central Florida. “Go Knights!” She graduated in 2002, with her Bachelor of Arts Degree. Heike was an educator in the Orange County Public Schools System for 21 years, until her health began to fail. She taught at Little River Elementary and Domerick Elementary Schools. In 2023, Heike received her 20 year achievement award. While teaching at Little River, she met and married Andrew L. Howe. To their union on January 5, 2006 their only daughter, Sophia Marie Howe was born. Heike accepted Christ at an early age, joining the Greater Trinity Baptist Church in Dania, Florida and was baptized in 1990, by the late Reverend J. F. McGregor. She served in the youth choir and many youth programs. Heike was a philanthropist, giving of herself, time, and talents to those in need. She was a self proclaimed “fixer” and devoted her life to assisting others who called upon her for help. Heike was preceded in death by her Husband, Andrew L. Howe; Mother, Frenda Marion-Bynes; Grandparents: Homer Pew, Sr. and Georgia Pew, and Julian Marion and Johny Marion; Uncle, Yancey Pew; Aunt, Georgette Pew-Graham. Heike Howe leaves to cherish her precious memories..Her precious Daughter, Sophia Marie Howe; loving Father, Reverend Homer Pew, Jr (Virginia); Bonus Dad, Mr. Terry Bynes; Brother, Kenneth Ellis, II; Sisters: Haley LaJean Pew, Helena Joyce Pew, and Alicia Pressley (Bonus Sister); Niece, Lazaria Harden; Nephews: Jamari Pooler, Avontavious Troutman, Jayden Harden, Jace Ellis, and Zion Parker; Great Neice, Khamiya Cooper; Uncles, Kenneth Marion and Thomas Jefferson (Pamela); Aunt, Inez Shaw; Godmother, Maggie Curry; Best Friend, Amanda Anderson; OCPS Co-workers and Special Friends: Ellen Diaz, Donna Schmitt, Maria Colon, and Rosemary “Lupe” Lupi; and a host of other loving relatives and friends.

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Heike Marion Howe

July 27, 1979 - July 21, 2023