# Former Del. Carolyn Howard Dies at 87

> Maryland’s longtime educator and legislator Carolyn Howard, who served Prince George’s County for 30 years, dies at 87.
- Title: Former Del. Carolyn Howard Dies at 87 · The Banner | Shortify
- Summary: Maryland’s longtime educator and legislator Carolyn Howard, who served Prince George’s County for 30 years, dies at 87. Carolyn Howard, a Maryland legislator…
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- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/obituaries/delegate-carolyn-howard-prince-georges-county-obituary-72JUMJPXRJAUZOMJ2XEIUZMKAQ
- Author: Cayla Harris
- Published: 2026-09-22T15:59:16.202+00:00
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- Topics: carolyn howard, prince georges county, maryland house of delegates, legislative black caucus, house democratic caucus, education, title 1 program, maryland state teachers association, delta sigma theta, national council of negro women, news, local
## Carolyn Howard’s Legacy
Carolyn Howard served Prince George’s County for nearly 30 years in Maryland’s House of Delegates, retiring in 2019.

> Her commitment to public service and steadfast advocacy for her community leave a lasting legacy.
## Educator and Leader
Howard was a principal in Prince George’s County Public Schools from 1981 to 1988 before entering public office.
## Legislative Roles
She chaired the House Democratic Caucus and Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland and served as deputy speaker pro tem for 12 years.
## Community Impact
Howard focused on transportation, economic issues, civil rights, and education during her legislative career.
## Honors and Recognition
In 2004, Howard received an honorary doctorate in humanities from Sojourner-Douglass College.
## Family and Background
Born in DeLand, Florida, on December 20, 1938, Howard majored in home economics and education at Florida A&M University.
## Key takeaway

Carolyn Howard, a Maryland legislator and educator, died at 87 after representing Prince George’s County for nearly three decades.