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Mary Ellen Howell

  • February 14, 1930 - September 5, 2011
  • East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
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“Sending my deepest sympathy to the family. ”
1 of 19 | Posted by: Michele McDougale - Sacramento, CA

“Rest In Peace Mommy, I'll always love you! ”
2 of 19 | Posted by: Brenda - Atlanta, GA

“My love and sympathy to you all. Just remember the good times at 63 Madison Street !! ”
3 of 19 | Posted by: Charlena Craighead - Cocoa, FL

“Jules & Family: So sorry for your loss. Know that you are always in our thoughts and prayers. Annah & Hugh Foster ”
4 of 19 | Posted by: ANNAH PLEDGER FOSTER - DENVILLE, NJ

“I would like to express my sympathy to the family. As a former neighbor on Madison Street,I knew her to be a kind and loving person. ”
5 of 19 | Posted by: Ralph Palmer - Atlanta, GA

“LORETTA AND FAMILY, SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MOM.LORETTA I HAVE GOOD MEMORIES OF SCHOOL AND MADISON STREET,AND HOW YOUR MOM WAS VERY...Read More » ”
6 of 19 | Posted by: SANDY GIBSON SHAW - roxboro, NC

“Sorry for your loss...and may Giod bless you all....I can remember when Mrs.Howell used to drive our bus B-11 the badest bus in the district..but she...Read More » ”
7 of 19 | Posted by: Ricky & Ske Williams - Durham, NJ

“Jules and Family, My sincere Sympathy to you and your family in the passing of your Mother,Mrs. Howell. "May beautiful memories of a life lived to...Read More » ”
8 of 19 | Posted by: Myrtle Stephens - Young - SC

“To the Howell Family, Sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom, she was a beautiful person. You are are in our prayers. ”
9 of 19 | Posted by: Mike Humes - Sacramento, CA

“To The Howell Family, Our condolences goes out to your entire family. Love Ricci, Dana and Gloria Bass ”
10 of 19 | Posted by: Dana Bass - Allentown, PA

“To the Howell Family, My deepest condolences on the passing of your loved one. May the Lord continue to comfort you in your time of sorrow. ...Read More » ”
11 of 19 | Posted by: Janet Blanchard - Morristown, NJ

“What a GRAND LADY and what beautiful thoughts and memories you all have of your mother. You are all in my prayers. ”
12 of 19 | Posted by: Roseann Del Bene - Fort Myers, FL

“In our hearts and prayers... ”
13 of 19 | Posted by: Attallaka Harris-Williams - Lyons, GA

“There are things that we don't want to happen but have to accept, things we don't want to know but have to learn, and people we can't live without...Read More » ”
14 of 19 | Posted by: Karen Donato & girls - NJ

“To Diane, Brenda, Debbie & the Howell Family No words can express the pain you may feel inside your heart. But remember that your mother was a...Read More » ”
15 of 19 | Posted by: Betty Ann Bryant - CA

“Wish I was there. Skeet ”
16 of 19 | Posted by: Alfredia S. D. McManus - Lyons, GA

“I share your bereavement. There are so many people near and far that will be there to support your family. The Howells are strong,loving and...Read More » ”
17 of 19 | Posted by: Linda Barber - Parsippany, NJ

“We met and you were Mary Howell in 1959, you were one of the first people I met in my new life in New Jersey. In 1961 we became sister-in-laws and...Read More » ”
18 of 19 | Posted by: Jean Howell - Morristown, NJ

“I was so shocked to hear of Aunt Mary's passing. I always remember coming to visit with mommy and Aunt Mary always hearing the car and coming to the...Read More » ”
19 of 19 | Posted by: Denine & Prez Howell - Morristown, NJ


Mary Ellen Howell died on Monday, September 5, 2011 at Pocono Medical Center in East Stroudsburg, PA. Mary was 81 years old. She was the wife of the late Willie C. Howell, Sr. Mary lived most of her life in Morristown, NJ until moving to Pennsylvania to live with her daughter three years ago. Born in Lyons, Ga., on February 14, 1930 she was the daughter of the late Roger and Katherine Jones. Mary was very strong in her faith and belief in Jehovah God and was baptized in 1968 as a Jehovah Witness. She was a member of the Morristown congregation which meets at the Kingdom Hall in Randolph, NJ. Mary was a school bus driver for many years. She drove just about everyone in Morristown at one time or another. Mary was a devoted wife and mother and loved by all who knew her. She is survived by 9 children: Jules Howell of Columbia, S.C. Loretta Howard of Budd Lake NJ, Linda Howell of Dover, NJ, Diane Watkins (Tom) of Oakland Ca., Sharon Antoine (Brian) of Stroudsburg, Pa, Debbie Clark (Jimmie) of Saylorsburg, Pa, Willie Howell Jr. (Abigail) of Randolph, NJ, Darryl Howell of Dover, NJ, Brenda Howell of Atlanta, Ga; a sister, Sa-Rah Johnson of Roselle, NJ and three brothers; Tim Jones(Sue) of Watchung, NJ, Simmy Jones (Rose) of Sumter, SC and John L. Jones (Josephine) of Chicago, Illinois. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. In addition to her husband Willie, Mary was predeceased by a son, Dennis Howell, two brothers Willie Jones and Roger Jones, Jr., and a sister, Mae Frances Jackson. This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life of Mary Howell. You are invited to add a Tribute in her memory. Please click "Sign Guestbook" below to add your own memories, reflections, thoughts or condolences.