Dr. Jacqueline Mae Howell

Jacqueline Mae Coates was born January 14th, 1931, to the proud parents of Leroy and Mildred Coates in South East Washington DC. As a child Jackie accepted Christ as her Lord and savior at Mount Moriah Baptist Church in South East, Washington DC. She was a member of the junior usher board at mount Moriah. Jackie as she was lovingly known, by family and friends received her formal education through the Washington DC school system where she attended Syphax elementary School, graduated from Anthony Bowen Elementary School, graduated from Randall Junior High School, and graduated from Dunbar High School at the age of 15. She was considered academically ahead of her time! After graduating from high school, she attended Howard University to receive a Bachelor of Science then went on to receive her medical degree from Howard University School of Medicine. In 1951, Jackie married the late Dr. Arthur Howell, Jr. in Washington DC to this union two children were born Cecilia Jacqueline Howell-Canada, MD. and Arthur Winslow Howell, III. After completing her internship and residency at Cook County Hospital in Chicago she stayed on as Chief Resident over the pediatric department for another year. She then moved to Indianapolis to join her husband Dr. Arthur Howell and opened a solo Pediatric practice. She was a trailblazer and role model for her patients. Caring for children was her passion and joy. She was known as Dr. Coates to her patients in Indianapolis, IN and Dr. Howell by her patients in Milwaukee, WI. After 13 years of living and practicing in Indianapolis, IN the 1amily relocated to Milwaukee, WI where she acquired solo Pediatric practice. After years of practicing on her own she transitioned to Covenant Medical Group and finally retiring from Children's Medical Group in 2012. Upon retirement Dr. Howell returned to Washington, DC to be closer to her family. She truly missed her church family at Christ the King Baptist Church in Milwaukee, WI upon her move. Dr. Howell enjoyed bowling, traveling, reading, bridge (cards), gardening, bird watching and daily crossword puzzles. She was a member of Delta Sigma Theta sorority, pledging Alpha chapter in 1949. She was a member of the Links Inc. and Jack and Jill of America Inc. Her membership to professional organizations included the National Medical Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Howell was called home on June 10th 2025 leaving behind to cherish her memory a loving daughter Cecilia Jacqueline Howell- Canada, M.D., a son Arthur Winslow Howell, III; her remaining sibling Myra King; She also leaves to cherish her memory her two grandchildren, Carmella Canada and grandson Lawrence (Kathleen) Canada, along with a host of relatives, friends and patients. She was known as "wonderful force who touched the lives of so many". As well as a "positive influence and blessing that afforded so many", she was highly recognized and respected in the medical community. She will be missed!

Dr. Jacqueline Mae Howell

January 14, 1931 - June 10, 2025