Herrin- Wanda M. Howell, 75, of Carterville, died at 10:20 AM, Wednesday, June 12, 2002 at Herrin Hospital.
Wanda was born on March 29, 1927 in Blairsville to John & Carrie (Strunk) Hooker. She married Hershel Howell on January 28, 1950 in Piggott, Ark. He survives of Carterville.
Mrs. Howell was a homemaker and a member of the Community of Faith Church.
SURVIVORS:
Husband- Hershel Howell- Carterville
Son & dtr in law- Kevin & Christy Howell- Steelville
Daughter- Deborah Dawes- Cambria
Grandchildren:
Dale & wife Jamie Dawes- Hurst
Alison Howell- Steelville
Bro & sister in law- Kenneth & Sammy Hooker- New Port Richey, FL
Bro & sister in law- Johnny & Glenda Hooker- Jacksonville, IL
Sister- Barbara Elkins- Mt. Vernon
Sis & bro in law- Erma & Stan White- Springfield
Sister- Henrietta Loyd- Clay Coma, MO
Sister & bro in law- Brenda & Johnny Richmond- Herrin
Several nieces, nephews, and cousins
Her parents, two sisters, and one brother preceded her in death.
The funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, June 15, 2002 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. The Revs. Jim Sumner & Todd Greiner will officiate. Burial will follow at Blairsville Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6-9:00 PM, Friday, June 14, 2002 at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made in care of the family and will be accepted at the funeral home. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit hughesfuneralhomes.com.