Claire Gillis Howson Obituary
In loving memory of Claire Gillis Howson in Harahan, Louisiana, born in New Orleans, Louisiana, who departed this world on January 30, 2025 at the age of 89. Claire Gillis leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Marie Seput Accardo and Frank Coleman Gillis; and her sister Jane Gillis Pitre. She is survived by: her daughters, Elizabeth Burcham (John), Cynthia Howson and Jennifer Willem (David); her grandchildren, Christopher Willem (Haley), Allison Willem Caillouet (Nicholas), Nicole Weinmann Manfré (Ross), Bobby Weinmann (Megan), Emily Weinmann and Elizabeth Burcham Renfro (Donald); her great grandchildren, Howson, Emma Grace, David Bradley, Rex, Reese, Logan and Maisie; and her stepfather Anthony Joseph Accardo.
In lieu of flowers, please make online gifts in memory of Claire G. Howson to the Dementia Society of America http://www.dementiasociety.org. or mail to: Dementia Society of America, PO Box 600, Doylestown, PA. 18901.
