She was my professor, my mentor, my guide, my friend. She was a wonderful example of excellence and ethics. Her positive and uplifting spirit will be sorely missed. God has called home another one of his angels.

I went to Jones at the age of 47 after teaching and practicing newborn intensive care for 18 years in a college of medicine—burned out.  Professor Howell renewed my enthusiasm for teaching by her example of excellence in teaching and commitment to her profession.  I am very sad to learn of her passing but have great hope of seeing her again.

1989-1992… She was a wonderful professor.. I am now in my 31st year of practice… and I never forget her name… her inspiration… her wonderful and terrifying “hypothetical “… and her looking at me for my answer.. what a joy she was… Rest in peace Shirley… David O Gatch Jones School of Law Class 1992…

To the family, fellow students and friends.
I offer my deepest condolences. Rarely does one have all good strories about a professor of anything. Shirley is the exception. I would hear great tales.about the "Queen of Torts" and the Family Law guru. We all wanted to take Shirley's class. She made us all feel welcome. On graduation day, it was Shirley who called my name before I crossed the stage on my way to becoming an attorney. Shirley will forever be a part of my life. I thank God for having caused our paths to meet.
Be encouraged, Shirley was well loved and will never be forgotten.

To Mrs. Dot and family. I am saddened to hear that Ms. Shirley passed away!  She was a kind soft spoken person , and she was an outstanding law professor. I will always remember “Passionata and Louie,” the  characters she used in her class examples and on exams.  I consider myself blessed to have known her. She will be missed by so many people whose lives she has touched!  You and the family are in my thoughts and prayers. Tammy Jones - Jones School of Law 1988.

She will be remembered for her sunny, vibrant personality.

I am already missing you, sweet Shirley. Best sister-in-law/surrogate sister I could have ever wanted! Susan and Mike, I know your hearts ache but are thankful the suffering is over for Shirley. You remain in my prayers.

Shirley Howell was a wonderful, loving woman, a wonderful friend, professor and colleague. When I was a law student I found her door was always open. She was always willing to lend an ear and give words of encouragement especially when you needed it most. Even after law school she was always there when you needed a kind word, a hug,  or needed advice or a nudge in the right direction.

Shirley Howell was loved by generations of law students, lawyers, judges, and just about anyone who who knew her. I thank God for putting her in my life. She will be sorely missed.

Professor Howell was a wonderful, wonderful woman. She was my mentor. She helped shape my future in law. I loved how gentle her voice could be, while speaking hard truth backed with confidence. She inspired me with wisdom and compassion. She will be missed by all.

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Shirley Ann Howell

October 5, 1948 – February 17, 2024

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