Evielean Richards Howell

Evielean Richards Howell, 85 of Pike Road graduated to her heavenly home on June 14, 2022. She was born on January 20, 1937 as the oldest child of Charlie and LaMerle Richards of Brundidge, Al. Her family moved to Pike Road in 1952 where she attended Pike Road School and Sidney Lanier before eloping with the love of her life in 1954. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 46 years JB (Toot) Howell, daughter Angela Howell Grant, son Jamie Howell, Sister Sally Howell, and brother John Henry Richards.

Ms. Howell is survived by daughters Charlene (Wayne) Rabren, LaNita (Rick) Forks and son Ricky Howell. Grandchildren Evie (Chad) Stubbs of Birmingham, Jon (Torie) Rabren of Auburn, JB Howell III of Montgomery, Elizabeth Forks of Pike Road and Jeremy (Stephanie) Forks of Montgomery. Great grandchildren, Cal, Alison, Eli and Luke Stubbs of Birmingham; Tyler, Olivia and Cade Rabren of Auburn and Tristen Forks of Montgomery. Siblings Juanita Outlaw, and Linda Ann Richards of Brundidge and Monroe Richards of Jack, Al.

Ms. Howell lived a faithful and purposeful life. She had a true gift of service and put it to work in her church and community. She was an active member of the Pike Road Civic Club since 1955 where she served as president several times. She participated in the first ever Pike Road Flea Market and later served as chair for this event multiple times. Ms. Howell was a wonderful leader, she served as summer director of Pike Road Community Club for 13 summers, she was the Director of the Creative Living Center of the Alabama National Fair for 33 years, and she was lunchroom manager for Saint James School from 1983-1991. Ms. Howell never veered from her faith; she attended many churches and made an impact at each one. She especially enjoyed preparing Wednesday night meals at Evangel temple for several years where she was an active member from 1975- 2005. She has attended Vaughn Forest Church for the past six years. Many of us know about the many talents Ms. Howell had in the kitchen, but she also possessed many creative talents. Ms. Howell did not let those talents go to waste. She began a quilting group in 2019 at the Pike Road Art Center and has shared her talents with many since then. Although she lived an accomplished life her greatest love, besides the Lord, was her family whom she diligently served all her life through providing, caring and supporting to the greatest extents one can give.

Services will be held Saturday, June 18, 2022, 10:00 a.m. at Leak Memory Chapel, Montgomery, Al. with visitation at 9:00 a.m. Pallbearers will be grandsons Jon Rabren, JB Howell III, Jeremy Forks and great grandsons Tyler Rabren, Cal Stubbs, Cade Rabren, Eli Stubbs and Luke Stubbs.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Leak-MC.com for the Howell family.