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Extracted from The Odessa American (Odessa, TX)
Tuesday, October 19, 1999

Barbara Howell

STANTON -- Barbara Howell, 75, of Odessa, died Saturday, Oct. 16, 1999, in her residence. Memorial services were Monday, Oct. 18, 1999, at the First Baptist Church Chapel in Odessa with Melvin Warren officiating.

She was born Sept. 24, 1924, in Joplin, Mo., and married Joe Howell Sept. 21, 1941 in Joplin, Mo.

He preceded her in death in August 1995.

She was a former resident of Lafayette, La., and Seattle, Wash.

She was a member of V.I.M. in Lafayette, La.

Survivors include a son, Jay Howell of Kent, Wash.; daughter, Sharon Kelley of Odessa; three granddaughters, Stephanie McCrackin of Seattle, Wash., Amy Wood and husband Gary of Houston and Leslie Howell of Tomball; five grandsons, Todd Kelley and wife Janet of Temple, Brent Kelley of Kemp, Steve Kelley and wife Vicki of Stafford, Jason Howell and Sean Howell, both of Seattle, Wash.; one great-granddaughter, Madison Kelley of Temple; five great-grandsons, Zack Kelley of Stafford, Nathan Kelley of Temple, Evan McCrackin of Seattle, Wash., and Michael Wood and Christopher Wood, both of Houston.

She was also preceded in death by a son, Gaylen Howell; and a grandson, Trey Howell.

Memorials may be made to Community Care Hospice, 3641 N. Dixie, Odessa, Texas 79762.

Arrangements under the direction of Gilbreath Funeral Home.