Mrs. Howell was an active member in her church. She was a life time member of The Garden Club of Alabama. Gardening was one of her favorite hobbies along with bridge, crochet, and cooking. Helen was also known for her talent as a seamstress. Above all, Helen took great pride in her family. She enjoyed traveling with her family. Helen was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Mrs. Howell was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Vernon Howell and her parents Jacob and Minnie DeWitte.
Helen is survived by; daughters Mima Howell Carmichael and Cynthia (Buddy) Maxwell; son – Buddy (Tammy) Howell; grandchildren – Toby, Mona, Dorian, Brian, Macey, Spencer, and Bryson; six great-grandchildren and one great great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life gathering for Helen will be held Sunday, September 16, 2018 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home in Kennesaw, Georgia. Burial will follow at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Georgia 30114. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to a charity of your choice in Helen's name.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.winkenhoferpineridgefuneralhome.com for the Howell family.
