Joan Thompson Howell

Joan Thompson Howell, 93, of Spotsylvania County, joyously reunited with her beloved husband, Tyrus J. Howell on February 6, 2010.

Joan was born in Washington,D.C., a fourth generation Washingtonian, to Isabelle Atkinson and Clinton Rand Thompson.

Joan was a long time member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Stafford, VA. Joan and Ty had a passion for visiting countries such as China, India and Europe. She loved her friends, sewing, chocolate, playing bridge and her cats. Joan was also an avid family historian.

She was preceded in death by a son, Tommy; a daughter, Joan; her husband, Tyrus J. Howell of 62 years and two brothers, Franklin and Paul Thompson.

Joan is survived by her daughter, Jean Eiland, of Marlboro MA; three sons, Terry Howell of Phoenix, AZ, Ty Howell of Davie FL, and Trent J. Howell of Fredericksburg, VA.

She is also survived by four grandchildren: Denise Dunn, Rick Eiland, Tommy Howell and Nathan Howell; five great – grandchildren: Kelsey Dunn, Holly Dunn, Turner Eiland, Leo Eiland and Gracie Eiland, who all affectionately called her “G.G.MA.”

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Monday, February 15th at the Mullins & Thompson Funeral Service Fredericksburg Chapel.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday at 9:00 AM at Funeral Home with Pastor Frederick Donahoe officiating, Interment will follow at National Memorial Park in Falls Church, VA.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mary Washington Hospital Hospice, 5012 Southpoint Parkway, Fredericksburg VA 22407 or the American Heart Association.

Friends may offer online condolences at mullinsthompson.com