Judith Baldwin Howard, 84, of Jackson, passed away on February 27, 2026, in Jackson. She was born December 28, 1941, to Leland and Bernice Howard in Vicksburg. Judith will be remembered as a devoted and accomplished woman whose life reflected steadfast purpose and quiet strength.
Judith was a pioneering professional, serving as a Chartered Financial Analyst at Howard and McInnis for about 10 years. She was the first female Chartered Analyst in Mississippi, a distinction that stands as a lasting testament to her determined and trailblazing spirit.
Judith was preceded in death by her father, Leland Howard, and her mother, Bernice Ball Howard. She is survived by her sister, Elizabeth Howard of Jackson, and her brother, Leland Howard Jr. of Las Vegas, N.M.
Visitation was held at Lakewood Funeral Home on March 2, 2026. A graveside service followed at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson.
