She was born May 3, 1929 in Lancaster, SC but grew up in York, SC and graduated from York High in 1946. Also, that year she was crowned Miss York High.
As she journeys to her new home in Heaven, she will join her beloved husband of 56 years, Bill Howell, as well as her sons, Joseph Cletus and Gerald Steven Howell.
Although the Lord needed her children early, she became a mother to many of her nieces and nephews as well as their children. She also was a grandmother to many of her neighborhood children whom she adored.
Kitty served faithfully for 36 years creating Chrismons (Christ Monograms) for her church. Every year she loved creating and teaching the meaning of those beautiful symbols added to the church Chrismon tree each year.
She was a beautiful, kind, and generous soul and brought so much joy and love to so many people. She will be greatly missed.
From all your nieces and nephews, THANK YOU for giving to the Lord….I am a life that was changed.
A sad farewell also to her as the last Garris of her generation. What a great family reunion you will have!
Kitty’s family will receive friends from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 26th at Christ Presbyterian Church, 2461 Arty Avenue in Charlotte. A service to celebrate her life will follow at 1:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary.
We would greatly appreciate donations to be made to the church she loved, Christ Presbyterian, in memory of Kitty!!
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