Mary Ruth Howell, 89, passed away on March 13, 2016 in McDonough, GA. Mary is survived by daughter and son in-law, Nora and William Gay; son and daughter in-law, Gregory and Susie Howell; grandsons, Adam Z. Howell and Matthew A. Howell; sisters, Jackie Childs and Josephine Britt. Her husband, Eugene E. Howell, preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. at Horis A. Ward – Fairview Chapel on Tuesday, March 15. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, March 14 from 5 to 8 p.m. Interment in the Macedonia Baptist Church cemetery in Hiawassee, GA.