Malani "Bonnie Bella" Kaior Jhene Howard, 6, of Rockford departed this earthly life February 8, 2025. She was born December 9, 2018 in Rockford the daughter of Tarinisha Hayes and Terrance Howard Jr..

Malani leaves to cherish many loving memories, her mother Tarinisha Hayes, and Terrance Howard Jr;  sisters, Naraveia Cross Bryant and Dior Howard;  and brothers, Kyaire Cross– Bryant, Zyaire Howard and Jamir Howard; maternal grandmother, Tiffany Hayes; paternal grand mother, Crystal Sargent, paternal grandfather, Terrance Howard Sr. maternal great grandmother, Janice Simmons; paternal great grandfather, Dewillie Sargent and paternal great grandmother; Sharon Allen; a host of aunts, uncles other relatives and friends including god father, Ray Walker.

Services will be held 4:00 p.m. Saturday February 22, 2025 at Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave. Visitation will be held 2:00 p.m. until the time of service.