Marion Reola K. Howell, 91, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2005 at 5:15 A.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center.
Reola was born November 21, 1913 to Gus and Esta (Kelly) Parrish in Williamson County. She married Oras A. Howell on June 17, 1930 in Mitchellville, IL and together they shared over 62 years of marriage until his death on April 15, 1993.
Reola was a homemaker. She was a member of Gospel Assembly of Evansville.
Survivors include:
Three Sons:
Charles E. Howell and wife Kaye of Marion
Billy Lee Howell and wife Louisa of Millstadt
Garry Howell and wife Loretta of Carrollton, TX
Daughter: Wilma Jeane Corzine and husband Kenneth of Granite City
Several Grandchildren
Several Great Grandchildren
Several Great-Great Grandchildren
Sister: Evalene Ollis and husband Lester of Marion
Preceded by: Parents, Daughter Louise Rich, Two Brothers Lester & Virgil Parrish and Sister Lodema Hudgens.
Funeral services will be Sunday, August 21, 2005 at 1:30 P.M. at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Ron Walls officiating. Burial will follow in Cana Cemetery in Goreville. Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00 9:00 P.M. at the funeral home.
For those who prefer memorials may be given to Cana Cemetery Association and envelopes will be available at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home.