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Ople Spradlin Howell

1909 - 2008

BORN

1909

DIED

2008

Ople Howell Obituary

Ople Spradlin Howell, 99, of Salem and formerly of Roanoke, Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 16, 2008. She was the daughter of the late Wilbur Rufus (Doc) and Emma Whorley Spradlin, born October 3, 1909, in Huddleston, Va. She is predeceased by her husband, John R. Howell; brother, Russell Spradlin; and sister, Abbie Plybon. Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Arnold R. Howell; granddaughter, Mitzi Ayers and husband, Steve; four greatgrandchildren, Brandon Journell, Tyler Journell, Kayla Ayers, and Ellisa Ayers; a sister, Frankie S. Wood; nieces; a nephew; and a host of other relatives and friends. Ople was a devoted member of Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church for 56 years, where she received the Woman of the Year Award and a member of the Methodist Women's Circle. She was also a member of the Woodmen of the World. The family extends a special thank you to the Snyder Nursing Home for their love and tender care of Ople. The family will receive friends on Friday, October 17, 2008, at the Lotz Roanoke Chapel, 1001 Franklin Road, S.W. from 6 to 8 p.m. A graveside service celebrating Ople's life will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 18, 2008, at the Mount Pleasant Methodist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Liz Mortlock officiating. Online condolence may be made to www.lotzfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Oct. 17, 2008.

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BARBARA MILLS

October 19, 2008

ARNOLD WAS SORRY TO HEAR
ABOUT YOUR MOTHER. MY PRAYER'S
ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
BARBARA MILLS

Anne Craig

October 17, 2008

Mitzi, Steve and Family
We were sorry to hear of your loss and we wanted to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. It sounds like she was a godly woman and now she is home with her father. Love Andrew, Anne, Natalie & Caroline Craig

Donna Garrett

October 17, 2008

I knew and loved Ople. I work at Snyder's so I spent right much time with her. (In activities) I went to her room often and was always so well recieved. and livened it up a bit. But she gave more! Bless her life.

ROGER AND PEGGY TRAINOR

October 17, 2008

DEAR ARNOLD, MITZI AND FAMILY,
WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR THIS NEWS BUT WE KNOW SHE IS WITH THE LORD. WE HAVE LOTS OF GOOD MEMORIES TO REMEMBER. WE ARE SO THANKFUL TO HAVE SUCH GOOD FRIENDS. WE LOVE YOU AND WISH WE COULD BE THERE. TAKE CARE OF EACH OTHER.
WITH LOVE & PRAYERS,
ROGER, PEGGY
AND FAMILY
MILDRED THOMAS

Vicki & Jerome Henschel

October 17, 2008

Dear Mitzi & Family,
Ople was a treasure to all who knew her. She will be missed very much. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Dreama Farmer

October 17, 2008

Dear Mitzi & Steve and family,
I am sad to learn of Mrs. Ople's passing and yet I rejoice with you all that she is with our Lord. I am blessed to have visited with her at Snydor's - what a dear sweet lady.
You are in my thoughts & prayers.

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