Ms. Howell is survived by daughter, Gladys Sessoms; a special niece, Myrtle Wilcox; two great-nieces, Kathy Bullock and Lynn Britt; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at Ten Mile Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends following the service in the church fellowship hall.
Arrangements under the direction of Biggs Funeral Home, Lumberton, NC.